Fort Edward, NY

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Fort Edward Overview

3,189
TOTAL POPULATION
1,510
MALE POPULATION
1,679
FEMALE POPULATION
89.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,062
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,344
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,795
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
92.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,795
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fort Edward Zip Codes

Race in Fort Edward

The most populous races in Fort Edward are White / Caucasian (3,125 | 98.0%), Asian (26 | 0.8%), and Black / African American (18 | 0.6%).
Race in Fort Edward
Race# Population% Population
Asian260.8%
Black / African American180.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan90.3%
White / Caucasian3,12598.0%
Two or more Races110.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,189100.0%

Ancestry in Fort Edward

The most populous ancestries reported in Fort Edward are Irish (653 | 20.5%), English (576 | 18.1%), American (449 | 14.1%), Italian (410 | 12.9%), and Dutch (300 | 9.4%), together accounting for 74.9% of all Fort Edward residents.
Ancestry in Fort Edward
Ancestry# Population% Population
American44914.1%
Blackfeet60.2%
British170.5%
Canadian1514.7%
Cherokee30.1%
Czechoslovakian110.3%
Dutch3009.4%
English57618.1%
French2618.2%
French Canadian1103.5%
German2507.8%
Irish65320.5%
Italian41012.9%
Korean260.8%
Polish812.5%
Romanian180.6%
Scotch-Irish170.5%
Scottish110.3%
Turkish963.0%
Welsh220.7%
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Immigrants in Fort Edward

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fort Edward came from Asia (122 | 3.8%), Turkey (96 | 3.0%), Western Asia (96 | 3.0%), Philippines (26 | 0.8%), and South Eastern Asia (26 | 0.8%), together accounting for 11.5% of all Fort Edward residents.
Immigrants in Fort Edward
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1223.8%
Eastern Europe180.6%
Europe180.6%
Philippines260.8%
Romania180.6%
South Eastern Asia260.8%
Turkey963.0%
Western Asia963.0%
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Sex and Age in Fort Edward

Sex and Age in Fort Edward

The most populous age groups in Fort Edward are 55 to 59 Years (250 | 16.6%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (216 | 12.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fort Edward
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (11.3%)32 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Years36 (2.4%)141 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Years122 (8.1%)145 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Years174 (11.5%)72 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years83 (5.5%)103 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years58 (3.8%)47 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Years112 (7.4%)149 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Years16 (1.1%)38 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Years50 (3.3%)160 (9.5%)
45 to 49 Years33 (2.2%)94 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years99 (6.6%)197 (11.7%)
55 to 59 Years250 (16.6%)216 (12.9%)
60 to 64 Years157 (10.4%)39 (2.3%)
65 to 69 Years33 (2.2%)103 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years33 (2.2%)112 (6.7%)
75 to 79 Years51 (3.4%)17 (1.0%)
80 to 84 Years17 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over15 (1.0%)14 (0.8%)
Total1,510 (100.0%)1,679 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fort Edward

Median Family Size in Fort Edward

The median family size in Fort Edward is 2.86 persons per family, with married-couple families (373 | 44.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (376 | 44.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fort Edward
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple373 (44.3%)3.04
Single Male/Father94 (11.2%)2.73
Single Female/Mother376 (44.6%)2.71
Total Families843 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Fort Edward

The median household size in Fort Edward is 2.38 persons per household, with married-couple households (373 | 28.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.04 persons per household. non-family households (488 | 36.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fort Edward
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple373 (28.0%)3.04
Single Male/Father94 (7.1%)2.85
Single Female/Mother376 (28.2%)2.93
Non-family488 (36.7%)1.35
Total Households1,331 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Edward

Out of a total of 1,331 households in Fort Edward, 843 (63.3%) are family households, while 488 (36.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 341, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 350.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Edward
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-350 (26.3%)
2-Person Households341 (25.6%)126 (9.5%)
3-Person Households325 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households47 (3.5%)12 (0.9%)
5-Person Households130 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total843 (63.3%)488 (36.7%)

Female Fertility in Fort Edward

Fertility by Age in Fort Edward

Average fertility rate in Fort Edward is 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fort Edward
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)37.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)16.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Edward

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Edward
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Fort Edward

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fort Edward
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma11 (100.0%)38.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)16.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Edward

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Edward
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)

Income in Fort Edward

Income Overview in Fort Edward

Per Capita Income in Fort Edward is $30,062, while median incomes of families and households are $67,344 and $57,795 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,189$30,062
Median Family Income843$67,344
Mean Family Income843$81,679
Median Household Income1,331$57,795
Mean Household Income1,331$70,732
Income Deficit843$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,1898.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,18991.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,1890.41

Earnings by Sex in Fort Edward

Average Earnings in Fort Edward are $36,415, $34,450 for men and $37,455 for women, a difference of 8.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Fort Edward
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male861 (47.9%)$34,450
Female937 (52.1%)$37,455
Total1,798 (100.0%)$36,415

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Edward

The most common earnings brackets in Fort Edward are $2,499 or less for men (156 | 18.1%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (131 | 14.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Edward
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less156 (18.1%)21 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99917 (2.0%)42 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)28 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49935 (4.1%)78 (8.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99925 (2.9%)70 (7.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49928 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49971 (8.3%)20 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99967 (7.8%)54 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99925 (2.9%)73 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99993 (10.8%)131 (14.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (3.6%)118 (12.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99910 (1.2%)87 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99934 (4.0%)19 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999140 (16.3%)39 (4.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99949 (5.7%)33 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99960 (7.0%)23 (2.5%)
$100,000+8 (0.9%)101 (10.8%)
Total861 (100.0%)937 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Edward

Average earnings in Fort Edward are $41,290 for men and $42,529 for women, a difference of 2.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $180,850, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $36,339.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Edward
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$32,750$36,339
College or Associate's Degree$61,250$42,787
Bachelor's Degree$56,304$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,290$42,529

Family Income in Fort Edward

Family Income Brackets in Fort Edward

According to the Fort Edward family income data, there are 191 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.7% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fort Edward
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000354.2%
$10,000 to $14,999495.8%
$15,000 to $24,99930.4%
$25,000 to $34,9998810.4%
$35,000 to $49,99914617.3%
$50,000 to $74,99919122.7%
$75,000 to $99,9998510.1%
$100,000 to $149,99911413.5%
$150,000 to $199,999475.6%
$200,000+8510.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Edward

5-person families (23 | 2.7%) account for the highest median family income in Fort Edward with $87,321 per family, while 5-person families (23 | 2.7%) have the highest median income of $17,464 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Edward
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families380 (45.1%)$0
3-Person Families291 (34.5%)$0
4-Person Families149 (17.7%)$0
5-Person Families23 (2.7%)$87,321
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total843 (100.0%)$67,344

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Edward

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Edward
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners136 (16.1%)$0
1 Earner355 (42.1%)$38,016
2 Earners224 (26.6%)$0
3+ Earners128 (15.2%)$144,602
Total843 (100.0%)$67,344

Household Income in Fort Edward

Household Income Brackets in Fort Edward

With 343 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fort Edward, accounting for 25.8% of all households. In contrast, only 23 households (1.7%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fort Edward
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000312.3%
$10,000 to $14,99914510.9%
$15,000 to $24,999231.7%
$25,000 to $34,99917012.8%
$35,000 to $49,99920815.6%
$50,000 to $74,99934325.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991219.1%
$100,000 to $149,99914811.1%
$150,000 to $199,999604.5%
$200,000+856.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Edward

The median household income in Fort Edward is $57,795, with the highest median household income of $58,833 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 226 households (17.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 40 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Edward
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years40 (3.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years390 (29.3%)$55,000
45 to 64 Years675 (50.7%)$58,113
65+ Years226 (17.0%)$58,833
Total1,331 (100.0%)$57,795

Poverty in Fort Edward

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Edward

With 11.3% poverty level for males and 17.4% for females among the residents of Fort Edward, 55 to 64 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 137 males (33.7%) and 87 females (43.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Edward
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)87 (43.9%)
12 to 14 Years6 (28.6%)15 (19.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years23 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)60 (30.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)34 (11.7%)
55 to 64 Years137 (33.7%)70 (27.5%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.5%)19 (8.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total169 (11.3%)290 (17.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Edward

According to the poverty statistics in Fort Edward, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Edward
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years121 (100.0%)111 (56.1%)
12 to 14 Years15 (71.4%)63 (80.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years49 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years185 (88.9%)161 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years170 (100.0%)136 (69.4%)
35 to 44 Years66 (100.0%)193 (97.5%)
45 to 54 Years132 (100.0%)257 (88.3%)
55 to 64 Years270 (66.3%)185 (72.6%)
65 to 74 Years63 (95.5%)196 (91.2%)
75 Years and over83 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total1,325 (88.7%)1,379 (82.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Edward

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Edward
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children317 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total373 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Edward

According to the poverty data in Fort Edward, 18.1% or 17 single-father households and 17.8% or 67 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 67 households (22.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Edward
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)67 (22.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (18.1%)67 (17.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Edward

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Edward
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)17 (18.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)67 (17.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)84 (17.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Fort Edward

Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Edward

Among the 1,690 employed individuals in Fort Edward, private company employees (1,284 | 76.0%), not-for-profit organizations (191 | 11.3%), and local government employees (98 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Edward
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,28476.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)171.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations19111.3%
Local Government Employees985.8%
State Government Employees704.1%
Federal Government Employees301.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,690100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fort Edward

According to the labor force statistics for Fort Edward, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,542), 70.6% or 1,795 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 36 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 186 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.5% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fort Edward
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years204 (82.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years239 (91.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years242 (91.7%)23 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years272 (64.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years369 (79.2%)10 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years137 (69.9%)2 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years41 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,795 (70.6%)36 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Edward

According to labor force statistics for Fort Edward, 79.5% of individuals (1,363) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,715) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 35 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.0% or 288 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.7% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Edward
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School35 (76.1%)3 (5.7%)
High School Diploma485 (70.1%)33 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree556 (84.6%)12 (1.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher288 (90.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,363 (79.5%)45 (2.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fort Edward

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Edward are Health Diagnosing & Treating (143 | 8.2%), Health Technologists (101 | 5.8%), Management (73 | 4.2%), Business & Financial (71 | 4.1%), and Community & Social Service (64 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fort Edward

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Edward, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (60.3%), Education Instruction & Library (37.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (29.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fort Edward
OccupationMaleFemale
Management44 (60.3%)29 (39.7%)
Business & Financial20 (28.2%)51 (71.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 17 (26.6%)47 (73.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library17 (37.8%)28 (62.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating42 (29.4%)101 (70.6%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)101 (100.0%)
Total (Category)123 (34.3%)236 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)829 (47.4%)920 (52.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fort Edward are Food Preparation & Serving (196 | 11.2%), Personal Care & Service (122 | 7.0%), Healthcare Support (92 | 5.3%), Security & Protection (27 | 1.5%), and Law Enforcement (27 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Fort Edward

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fort Edward, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (21.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (86.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fort Edward
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
Security & Protection27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving42 (21.4%)154 (78.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service16 (13.1%)106 (86.9%)
Total (Category)85 (19.0%)363 (81.0%)
Total (Overall)829 (47.4%)920 (52.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fort Edward are Office & Administration (354 | 20.2%), and Sales & Related (108 | 6.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fort Edward

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fort Edward
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related63 (58.3%)45 (41.7%)
Office & Administration171 (48.3%)183 (51.7%)
Total (Category)234 (50.6%)228 (49.3%)
Total (Overall)829 (47.4%)920 (52.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fort Edward are Construction & Extraction (159 | 9.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (44 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fort Edward

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fort Edward
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)829 (47.4%)920 (52.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fort Edward are Transportation (133 | 7.6%), Production (97 | 5.6%), and Material Moving (47 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fort Edward

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fort Edward
OccupationMaleFemale
Production74 (76.3%)23 (23.7%)
Transportation63 (47.4%)70 (52.6%)
Material Moving47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)184 (66.4%)93 (33.6%)
Total (Overall)829 (47.4%)920 (52.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Edward

Employment Industries in Fort Edward

The major employment industries in Fort Edward include Health Care & Social Assistance (381 | 21.8%), Retail Trade (279 | 16.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (238 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (223 | 12.8%), and Construction (119 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Fort Edward

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Edward

The Fort Edward industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (82.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Edward
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing195 (87.4%)28 (12.6%)
Wholesale Trade11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade166 (59.5%)113 (40.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing76 (80.0%)19 (20.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance33 (31.4%)72 (68.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services17 (17.5%)80 (82.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance104 (27.3%)277 (72.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation16 (28.1%)41 (71.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services58 (24.4%)180 (75.6%)
Public Administration29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total829 (47.4%)920 (52.6%)

Education in Fort Edward

School Enrollment in Fort Edward

The most common levels of schooling among the 645 students in Fort Edward are middle school (212 | 32.9%), elementary school (191 | 29.6%), and high school (97 | 15.0%).
School Enrollment in Fort Edward
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool345.3%
Kindergarten304.6%
Elementary School19129.6%
Middle School21232.9%
High School9715.0%
College / Undergraduate416.4%
Graduate / Professional406.2%
Total645100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Edward

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Edward
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds267 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total645 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Edward

Science & technology (124 | 34.6%), business (116 | 32.4%), education (56 | 15.6%), arts & humanities (30 | 8.4%), and psychology (17 | 4.8%) are the most common fields of study among 358 individuals in Fort Edward who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Edward
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology174.8%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology12434.6%
Business11632.4%
Education5615.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History154.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities308.4%
Total358100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fort Edward

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Edward

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fort Edward are males with 3 vehicles (268, accounting for 32.2%) and females with 3 vehicles (64, making up 31.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Edward
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle121 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle134 (16.1%)317 (37.0%)
2 Vehicles168 (20.2%)315 (36.8%)
3 Vehicles268 (32.2%)64 (7.5%)
4 Vehicles142 (17.1%)161 (18.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total833 (100.0%)857 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fort Edward

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fort Edward are 15 to 19 minutes (410 commuters, 26.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (259 commuters, 16.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (215 commuters, 13.6%).
Commute Time in Fort Edward
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes845.3%
5 to 9 Minutes21513.6%
10 to 14 Minutes17311.0%
15 to 19 Minutes41026.0%
20 to 24 Minutes25916.4%
25 to 29 Minutes784.9%
30 to 34 Minutes1439.1%
35 to 39 Minutes231.5%
40 to 44 Minutes533.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1016.4%
60 to 89 Minutes392.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Fort Edward

The most common commute times in Fort Edward are 20 to 24 minutes (177 commuters, 22.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (266 commuters, 34.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fort Edward
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)84 (10.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes81 (10.2%)134 (17.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes154 (19.4%)19 (2.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes144 (18.1%)266 (34.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes177 (22.3%)82 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes63 (7.9%)15 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes39 (4.9%)104 (13.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes23 (2.9%)30 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes75 (9.4%)26 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes39 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Edward

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fort Edward are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (160, 20.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (280, 35.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Edward
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM23 (2.9%)33 (4.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM83 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (2.4%)23 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM89 (11.2%)120 (15.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM81 (10.2%)39 (5.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM160 (20.1%)65 (8.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM20 (2.5%)280 (35.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM102 (12.8%)72 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM35 (4.4%)40 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM35 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM21 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM28 (3.5%)47 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM99 (12.4%)64 (8.2%)
Total795 (100.0%)783 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fort Edward

Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Edward

Of the total 1,331 dwellings in Fort Edward, owner-occupied units account for 868 (65.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 463 (34.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Edward
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units86865.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units46334.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,331100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Edward

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Edward
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35026.3%
2-Person Household46735.1%
3-Person Household32524.4%
4+ Person Household18914.2%
Total Housing Units1,331100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Edward

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Edward
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household161 (46.0%)189 (54.0%)
2-Person Household225 (48.2%)242 (51.8%)
3-Person Household309 (95.1%)16 (4.9%)
4+ Person Household173 (91.5%)16 (8.5%)
Total Housing Units868 (65.2%)463 (34.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Edward

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Edward
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma211 (46.1%)247 (53.9%)
College/Associate Degree341 (65.7%)178 (34.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher269 (87.6%)38 (12.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Edward

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Edward
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years26019.5%
35 to 44 Years17012.8%
45 to 54 Years30823.1%
55 to 64 Years36727.6%
65 to 74 Years15111.3%
75 to 84 Years463.5%
85 Years and Over292.2%
Total1,331100.0%

Housing Finances in Fort Edward

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Edward

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Edward
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied868 (65.2%)$70,136
Renter-Occupied463 (34.8%)$35,981
Average1,331 (100.0%)$57,795

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Edward

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Edward
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)13 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99949 (5.7%)96 (20.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)5 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (1.6%)3 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99992 (10.6%)78 (16.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99969 (8.0%)138 (29.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999245 (28.2%)98 (21.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999110 (12.7%)11 (2.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999140 (16.1%)8 (1.7%)
$150,000 or more132 (15.2%)13 (2.8%)
Total868 (100.0%)463 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Edward

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Edward
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30019 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49957 (6.6%)13 (2.8%)
$500 to $799239 (27.5%)47 (10.2%)
$800 to $99965 (7.5%)172 (37.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499147 (16.9%)124 (26.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999311 (35.8%)107 (23.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49919 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more11 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total868 (100.0%)463 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fort Edward

Housing Structures in Fort Edward

Housing Structures in Fort Edward
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached79559.7%
Single Unit, Attached302.2%
2 Unit Apartments13610.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments16712.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13810.4%
10 or more Apartments503.8%
Mobile Home / Other151.1%
Total1,331100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Edward

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Edward
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached768 (96.6%)27 (3.4%)
Single Unit, Attached19 (63.3%)11 (36.7%)
2 Unit Apartments23 (16.9%)113 (83.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments17 (10.2%)150 (89.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)138 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments26 (52.0%)24 (48.0%)
Mobile Home / Other15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total868 (65.2%)463 (34.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Edward

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Edward
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room26 (3.0%)9 (1.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)62 (13.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms239 (27.5%)316 (68.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms253 (29.1%)71 (15.3%)
8 or more Rooms350 (40.3%)5 (1.1%)
Total868 (100.0%)463 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Edward

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Edward
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas659 (75.9%)336 (72.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas52 (6.0%)9 (1.9%)
Electricity63 (7.3%)118 (25.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene94 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total868 (100.0%)463 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Edward

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Edward
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle14 (1.6%)117 (25.3%)
1 Vehicle285 (32.8%)246 (53.1%)
2 Vehicles328 (37.8%)89 (19.2%)
3 or more Vehicles241 (27.8%)11 (2.4%)
Total868 (100.0%)463 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fort Edward

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fort Edward

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units273595
Median Property Value$98,600$175,900
Median Household Income$52,841$113
Monthly Housing Costs$551$11
Real Estate Taxes$3,554$57

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Edward

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Edward
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00036 (13.2%)33 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999111 (40.7%)112 (18.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999126 (46.2%)450 (75.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (100.0%)595 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Edward

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Edward
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00017 (6.2%)23 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99914 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99951 (18.7%)49 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99953 (19.4%)41 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99995 (34.8%)16 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (1.8%)150 (25.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (7.0%)105 (17.6%)
$150,000 or more19 (7.0%)121 (20.3%)
Total273 (100.0%)595 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Edward

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Edward
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x101 (37.0%)81,914 (13,767.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x72 (26.4%)391 (65.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x17 (6.2%)100 (16.8%)
4.0x or more66 (24.2%)38 (6.4%)
Total273 (100.0%)595 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Edward

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Edward
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49917 (6.2%)16 (2.7%)
$800 to $1,499237 (86.8%)62 (10.4%)
Total273 (100.0%)595 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fort Edward

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Edward

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Edward
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years618 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years308 (84.2%)58 (15.9%)
35 to 44 Years259 (98.1%)5 (1.9%)
45 to 54 Years395 (95.9%)17 (4.1%)
55 to 64 Years662 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years281 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,098 (97.5%)80 (2.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Edward

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Edward
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen618 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Edward

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Edward
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000286 (84.1%)54 (15.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999649 (96.2%)26 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999728 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999432 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over976 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Edward

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Edward
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 670 (34.5%)160 (78.8%)
6 to 18 Years252 (40.8%)404 (65.4%)
19 to 25 Years30 (11.6%)228 (88.4%)
25 to 34 Years201 (54.9%)129 (35.2%)
35 to 44 Years63 (23.9%)219 (83.0%)
45 to 54 Years159 (38.6%)251 (60.9%)
55 to 64 Years293 (44.3%)390 (58.9%)
65 to 74 Years281 (100.0%)204 (72.6%)
75 Years and over114 (100.0%)99 (86.8%)
Total1,463 (46.0%)2,084 (65.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Edward

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Edward
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years30 (14.5%)11 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years72 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years159 (26.8%)101 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years39 (59.1%)70 (32.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fort Edward

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fort Edward: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.3%)18 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years34 (51.5%)32 (14.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fort Edward: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)29 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (45.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fort Edward: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years30 (14.5%)11 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years32 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (11.1%)42 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fort Edward: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years45 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years52 (8.7%)30 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)38 (17.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fort Edward: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)24 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.0%)38 (17.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Fort Edward

Computing Device Access in Fort Edward

Computing Device Access in Fort Edward
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop91068.4%
Smartphone1,15186.5%
Tablet83963.0%
No Computing Device584.4%
Total1,331100.0%

Internet Access in Fort Edward

Internet Access in Fort Edward
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,11083.4%
Cellular Data Only16612.5%
Satellite Internet322.4%
No Internet413.1%
Total1,331100.0%

Fort Edward Summary

Fort Edward is a village located in Washington County, New York, United States. It is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River, about 40 miles north of Albany. The population was 2,891 at the 2010 census.

History

Fort Edward was first settled in 1709 by Dutch settlers. The village was originally known as "Half Moon Point" and was part of the town of Kingsbury. In 1755, the British built a fort here during the French and Indian War, and the village was renamed "Fort Edward" in honor of the Duke of York, who later became King George III.
The village was an important military post during the Revolutionary War, and was the site of the Battle of Fort Edward in 1777. After the war, the village became an important trading center and was incorporated in 1817.

Geography

Fort Edward is located at 43°17'N 73°37'W (43.28, -73.62). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Fort Edward is home to several businesses, including a number of manufacturing companies. The village is also home to the Fort Edward Yacht Basin, a marina on the Hudson River.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,945 people, 1,204 households, and 790 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,521.2 people per square mile (973.2/km2). There were 1,279 housing units at an average density of 1,072.2 per square mile (414.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.45% White, 0.64% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.
There were 1,204 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,845. About 6.2% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fort Edward?
Total Population of Fort Edward is 3,189.
What is the Total Male Population of Fort Edward?
Total Male Population of Fort Edward is 1,510.
What is the Total Female Population of Fort Edward?
Total Female Population of Fort Edward is 1,679.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fort Edward?
There are 89.93 Males per 100 Females in Fort Edward.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fort Edward?
There are 111.19 Females per 100 Males in Fort Edward.
What is the Median Population Age in Fort Edward?
Median Population Age in Fort Edward is 42.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fort Edward
Average Family Size in Fort Edward is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fort Edward
Average Household Size in Fort Edward is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fort Edward?
Per Capita income in Fort Edward is $30,062.
What is the Median Family Income in Fort Edward?
Median Family Income in Fort Edward is $67,344.
What is the Median Household income in Fort Edward?
Median Household Income in Fort Edward is $57,795.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fort Edward?
Income or Wage Gap in Fort Edward is 8.0%.
Women in Fort Edward earn 92.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Edward?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Edward is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fort Edward?
There are 1,795 People in the Labor Forcein in Fort Edward.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fort Edward?
70.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Fort Edward.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fort Edward?
Unemployment Rate in Fort Edward is 2.0%.