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Old Forge

New York · 574 residents · 1.786 sq mi
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Old Forge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,076. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $322,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

574
+60%since 2023
from 359 in 2023
2010 – 2024
321 / sq mi
+60%since 2023
from 201 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.5
−3%since 2023
from 44.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
319438558677796201020202024Old Forge
2024574
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,076
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,313 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$42,964
−13%since 2023
from $49,438 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.397
−1%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$322,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $332,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,164
US average: $1,442
65.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
35.0% rent
63.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
24.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.3
−9%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93%(334)
Black7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(574)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
17.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.0 min
US average: 26.5
67.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
29.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
67.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
21.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
47.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
60.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Forge, New York?

Old Forge, New York has about 574 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Forge, New York?

The typical household in Old Forge, New York earns about $75,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Forge, New York expensive?

In Old Forge, New York, the median home is worth about $322,800, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in Old Forge, New York?

About 51.1% of adults age 25 and over in Old Forge, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Forge, New York?

About 3.7% of people in Old Forge, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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