Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fonda, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

596

Median Agei

41.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.6%546

Two or More

4.9%29

Hispanic/Latino

2%12

Black

1.5%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%14

High School Diploma

38.2%167

Some College (<1 yr)

13%57

Some College (1+ yr)

4.3%19

Associate's Degree

17.2%75

Bachelor's Degree

8.5%37

Master's Degree

6.2%27

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$114,100

Median Renti

$857

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.4%178

Renter-Occupied

38.6%112

Total Units

342

Homeownership

61.4%

Vacancy Rate

15.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

14%25

$50K–$100K

25.8%46

$100K–$150K

30.9%55

$150K–$200K

26.4%47

$200K–$300K

2.8%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

3.5%12

1990–1999

10.8%37

1980–1989

4.1%14

1970–1979

3.2%11

1960–1969

7%24

1950–1959

2.6%9

1940–1949

4.1%14

1939 or earlier

64.6%221

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.1%212

Electricity

18.6%54

Fuel Oil

8.3%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,300

Mean Household Incomei

$79,627

Per Capita Incomei

$38,351

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

344

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%5

$10K–$15K

7.9%23

$15K–$20K

8.3%24

$20K–$25K

3.1%9

$25K–$30K

8.3%24

$30K–$35K

2.8%8

$35K–$40K

5.9%17

$40K–$45K

3.8%11

$45K–$50K

10.7%31

$50K–$60K

4.8%14

$60K–$75K

3.1%9

$75K–$100K

15.9%46

$100K–$125K

6.2%18

$125K–$150K

2.4%7

$150K–$200K

11.7%34

$200K+

3.4%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

91.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

337

Avg. Commutei

19.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

337

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

36(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99%Insured

1%Uninsured