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Fort Salonga

New York · 10,008 residents · 9.491 sq mi
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Fort Salonga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,199. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $704,600. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 125% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,008
+4%since 2000
from 9,634 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,054 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,199
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,128 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,041
+34%since 2000
from $41,933 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$704,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+51%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(9,146)
Black0.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(217)
Asian1.7%(164)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(1,070)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(9,214)
Black0.8%(84)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(388)
Asian2.2%(216)
Other0.9%(89)
Diversity Score18.4%(1,843)
Diversity Score
18
+66%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Salonga, New York?

Fort Salonga, New York has about 10,008 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Salonga, New York?

The typical household in Fort Salonga, New York earns about $125,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Salonga, New York expensive?

In Fort Salonga, New York, the median home is worth about $704,600, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Salonga, New York?

About 53.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Salonga, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Salonga, New York?

About 2.1% of people in Fort Salonga, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Salonga, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Salonga, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 832 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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