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Fort Salonga

New York · 9,652 residents · 9.491 sq mi
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Fort Salonga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $680,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 125% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,652
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,634 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,015 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+23%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$159,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,128 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,897
+74%since 2000
from $41,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$680,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,399
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
7.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(8,450)
Black0.8%(75)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(619)
Asian2.4%(227)
Other0.4%(39)
Diversity Score23.6%(2,276)
Diversity Score
24
+112%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Salonga, New York?

Fort Salonga, New York has about 9,652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Salonga, New York earns about $159,700 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 $680,700, and the typical rent is about $2,399 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Salonga, New York?

About 59.8% 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 476 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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