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CITY · 2010 ACS

Old Forge

New York · 756 residents · 1.786 sq mi
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Old Forge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2011. Median home value is $209,900. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
756
+63%vs 2011
vs 463 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
423 / sq mi
+63%vs 2011
vs 259 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 48.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
319438558677796201020202024Old Forge
2024574
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,563
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,090 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,105
+8%vs 2011
vs $26,859 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−14%vs 2011
vs 0.346 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $238,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $600 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−26.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.3% in 2011
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.8%
−13.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.6%
−10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
−20%vs 2011
vs 6.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(728)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(35)
Diversity Score
5
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 15.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.9% in 2011
Female
42.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Forge, New York?

Old Forge, New York has about 756 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Forge, New York earns about $39,563 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 $209,900, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Old Forge, New York?

About 28.9% 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 0.0% 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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