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.

Fort Edward, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,152

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.2%2,937

Two or More

4%126

Black

2.2%69

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%12

Asian

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%129

High School Diploma

32.2%663

Some College (<1 yr)

12.1%248

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%269

Associate's Degree

14.9%306

Bachelor's Degree

9.4%194

Master's Degree

6%123

Professional Degree

0.2%5

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$176,100

Median Renti

$971

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.7%791

Renter-Occupied

36.3%450

Total Units

1,345

Homeownership

63.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%10

$50K–$100K

8.1%64

$100K–$150K

31.4%248

$150K–$200K

27.3%216

$200K–$300K

29.6%234

$300K–$500K

2.4%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

168

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.9%79

2000–2009

0.8%11

1990–1999

1.6%21

1980–1989

17.3%233

1970–1979

7%94

1960–1969

5.1%69

1950–1959

4.4%59

1940–1949

3.9%53

1939 or earlier

54%726

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.1%919

Electricity

13.3%165

Fuel Oil

9.3%115

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%42

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,845

Mean Household Incomei

$86,967

Per Capita Incomei

$34,273

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

1,635

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%37

$10K–$15K

6.6%82

$15K–$20K

1.5%19

$20K–$25K

6.4%80

$25K–$30K

3.5%43

$30K–$35K

10.5%130

$35K–$40K

6.8%84

$40K–$45K

1.4%17

$45K–$50K

2.4%30

$50K–$60K

4.8%60

$60K–$75K

8%99

$75K–$100K

8.8%109

$100K–$125K

8.5%106

$125K–$150K

5.4%67

$150K–$200K

11.4%141

$200K+

11%137

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$441/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes87% occupied$441/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,845/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

76%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

21%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10% of subsidized households are minority

78% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

461.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,512

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,500

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

177(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured