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16,298
TOTAL POPULATION
9,664
MALE POPULATION
6,634
FEMALE POPULATION
145.67
MALES / 100 FEMALES
68.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
22.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,970
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,671
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,559
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,044
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,636
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
79.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Fort Drum

The most populous races in Fort Drum are White / Caucasian (11,312 | 69.4%), Hispanic or Latino (3,611 | 22.2%), and Black / African American (2,008 | 12.3%).
Race in Fort Drum
Race# Population% Population
Asian4292.6%
Black / African American2,00812.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific1831.1%
Hispanic or Latino3,61122.2%
Native / Alaskan1561.0%
White / Caucasian11,31269.4%
Two or more Races1,4709.0%
Some other Race7404.5%
Total16,298100.0%

Ancestry in Fort Drum

The most populous ancestries reported in Fort Drum are German (1,796 | 11.0%), Irish (1,480 | 9.1%), Puerto Rican (1,390 | 8.5%), Mexican (1,293 | 7.9%), and English (1,232 | 7.6%), together accounting for 44.1% of all Fort Drum residents.
Ancestry in Fort Drum
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan150.1%
African9385.8%
Albanian10.0%
American6003.7%
Arab640.4%
Bhutanese920.6%
Blackfeet50.0%
Bolivian320.2%
Brazilian140.1%
British240.2%
Burmese980.6%
Cambodian30.0%
Canadian280.2%
Celtic120.1%
Central American3552.2%
Central American Indian1030.6%
Cherokee180.1%
Colombian600.4%
Croatian520.3%
Cuban60.0%
Czech400.3%
Czechoslovakian470.3%
Danish350.2%
Dominican1390.9%
Dutch710.4%
Eastern European300.2%
Ecuadorian770.5%
English1,2327.6%
European6984.3%
Fijian360.2%
French7324.5%
French Canadian610.4%
German1,79611.0%
Ghanaian160.1%
Greek80.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro440.3%
Guatemalan760.5%
Haitian220.1%
Honduran550.3%
Hungarian110.1%
Indian (Asian)1100.7%
Inupiat160.1%
Irish1,4809.1%
Iroquois120.1%
Israeli500.3%
Italian9545.9%
Jamaican530.3%
Kenyan180.1%
Korean5643.5%
Lebanese120.1%
Mexican1,2937.9%
Mexican American Indian40.0%
Native Hawaiian660.4%
Navajo250.2%
Nigerian730.4%
Norwegian1110.7%
Panamanian1400.9%
Peruvian650.4%
Polish5563.4%
Portuguese720.4%
Puerto Rican1,3908.5%
Russian2581.6%
Salvadoran840.5%
Samoan640.4%
Scandinavian1220.7%
Scotch-Irish620.4%
Scottish810.5%
Slovak40.0%
Somali40.0%
South American2421.5%
Spaniard640.4%
Spanish720.4%
Subsaharan African1,0496.4%
Swedish350.2%
Syrian100.1%
Thai2351.4%
Tongan550.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian40.0%
Ukrainian40.0%
Venezuelan80.1%
Welsh410.3%
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Immigrants in Fort Drum

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fort Drum came from Latin America (581 | 3.6%), Asia (400 | 2.5%), South America (252 | 1.5%), Central America (250 | 1.5%), and Africa (208 | 1.3%), together accounting for 10.4% of all Fort Drum residents.
Immigrants in Fort Drum
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan150.1%
Africa2081.3%
Asia4002.5%
Bolivia200.1%
Brazil50.0%
Canada50.0%
Caribbean790.5%
Central America2501.5%
China580.4%
Colombia170.1%
Cuba20.0%
Dominica240.2%
Dominican Republic380.2%
Eastern Africa180.1%
Eastern Asia1631.0%
Eastern Europe930.6%
Ecuador540.3%
El Salvador90.1%
Europe1791.1%
France560.3%
Ghana160.1%
Guyana1561.0%
Haiti130.1%
Honduras550.3%
Israel320.2%
Jamaica10.0%
Japan80.1%
Kazakhstan140.1%
Kenya180.1%
Korea940.6%
Latin America5813.6%
Mexico1340.8%
Middle Africa440.3%
Nepal450.3%
Nigeria150.1%
Northern Europe60.0%
Panama520.3%
Philippines1210.7%
Russia930.6%
Senegal110.1%
South America2521.5%
South Central Asia740.4%
South Eastern Asia1210.7%
Southern Europe240.2%
Spain240.2%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines10.0%
Syria100.1%
Western Africa1460.9%
Western Asia420.3%
Western Europe560.3%
Zaire170.1%
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Sex and Age in Fort Drum

Sex and Age in Fort Drum

The most populous age groups in Fort Drum are 20 to 24 Years (2,515 | 26.0%) for men and Under 5 Years (1,375 | 20.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fort Drum
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,356 (14.0%)1,375 (20.7%)
5 to 9 Years1,076 (11.1%)803 (12.1%)
10 to 14 Years410 (4.2%)282 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Years690 (7.1%)324 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years2,515 (26.0%)1,122 (16.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,545 (16.0%)998 (15.0%)
30 to 34 Years944 (9.8%)862 (13.0%)
35 to 39 Years670 (6.9%)497 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years151 (1.6%)220 (3.3%)
45 to 49 Years128 (1.3%)33 (0.5%)
50 to 54 Years140 (1.5%)72 (1.1%)
55 to 59 Years6 (0.1%)25 (0.4%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)21 (0.3%)
65 to 69 Years14 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years19 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,664 (100.0%)6,634 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fort Drum

Median Family Size in Fort Drum

The median family size in Fort Drum is 3.38 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,670 | 95.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (18 | 0.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.11 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fort Drum
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,670 (95.7%)3.39
Single Male/Father18 (0.5%)3.11
Single Female/Mother149 (3.9%)3.24
Total Families3,837 (100.0%)3.38

Median Household Size in Fort Drum

The median household size in Fort Drum is 3.04 persons per household, with single male/father households (18 | 0.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.28 persons per household. non-family households (749 | 16.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fort Drum
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,670 (80.0%)3.41
Single Male/Father18 (0.4%)6.28
Single Female/Mother149 (3.3%)3.24
Non-family749 (16.3%)1.12
Total Households4,586 (100.0%)3.04

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Drum

Out of a total of 4,586 households in Fort Drum, 3,837 (83.7%) are family households, while 749 (16.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,257, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 666.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Drum
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-666 (14.5%)
2-Person Households1,257 (27.4%)83 (1.8%)
3-Person Households848 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households925 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households566 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households142 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households99 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,837 (83.7%)749 (16.3%)

Female Fertility in Fort Drum

Fertility by Age in Fort Drum

Average fertility rate in Fort Drum is 189.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 207.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fort Drum
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years16 (2.1%)49.0
20 to 34 years596 (77.7%)200.0
35 to 50 years155 (20.2%)207.0
Total767 (100.0%)189.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Drum

94.1% of women with births (767) in Fort Drum are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 7.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Drum
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years551 (92.4%)45 (7.5%)
35 to 50 years155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total722 (94.1%)45 (5.9%)

Fertility by Education in Fort Drum

Average fertility rate in Fort Drum is 189.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 276.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 111.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 34.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fort Drum
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School37 (4.8%)141.0
High School Diploma256 (33.4%)270.0
College or Associate's Degree203 (26.5%)111.0
Bachelor's Degree261 (34.0%)276.0
Graduate Degree10 (1.3%)130.0
Total767 (100.0%)189.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Drum

5.9% of women with births in Fort Drum are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 17.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Drum
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma211 (82.4%)45 (17.6%)
College or Associate's Degree203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree261 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total722 (94.1%)45 (5.9%)

Income in Fort Drum

Income Overview in Fort Drum

Per Capita Income in Fort Drum is $21,970, while median incomes of families and households are $58,671 and $56,559 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income16,298$21,970
Median Family Income3,837$58,671
Mean Family Income3,837$66,417
Median Household Income4,586$56,559
Mean Household Income4,586$63,366
Income Deficit3,837$11,044
Wage / Income Gap (%)16,29839.99%
Wage / Income Gap ($)16,29860.01¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index16,2980.33

Earnings by Sex in Fort Drum

Average Earnings in Fort Drum are $33,440, $36,001 for men and $21,605 for women, a difference of 40.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Fort Drum
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,573 (73.9%)$36,001
Female2,325 (26.1%)$21,605
Total8,898 (100.0%)$33,440

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Drum

The most common earnings brackets in Fort Drum are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (926 | 14.1%) and $2,499 or less for women (280 | 12.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Drum
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less75 (1.1%)280 (12.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99929 (0.4%)133 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49960 (0.9%)226 (9.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99958 (0.9%)42 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499190 (2.9%)230 (9.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999140 (2.1%)78 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499226 (3.4%)79 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999123 (1.9%)47 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499221 (3.4%)74 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999311 (4.7%)60 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999926 (14.1%)131 (5.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999757 (11.5%)230 (9.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999742 (11.3%)128 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999538 (8.2%)191 (8.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999279 (4.2%)83 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999276 (4.2%)43 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999558 (8.5%)104 (4.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999288 (4.4%)60 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999535 (8.1%)85 (3.7%)
$100,000+241 (3.7%)21 (0.9%)
Total6,573 (100.0%)2,325 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Drum

Average earnings in Fort Drum are $46,090 for men and $25,598 for women, a difference of 44.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $108,404, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $37,738. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,435, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $25,136.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Drum
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$37,738$0
College or Associate's Degree$42,560$25,136
Bachelor's Degree$72,083$55,435
Graduate Degree$108,404$0
Total$46,090$25,598

Family Income in Fort Drum

Family Income Brackets in Fort Drum

According to the Fort Drum family income data, there are 879 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 19 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fort Drum
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000882.3%
$10,000 to $14,999772.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991925.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993579.3%
$35,000 to $49,99987922.9%
$50,000 to $74,99985222.2%
$75,000 to $99,99970618.4%
$100,000 to $149,99953714.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991303.4%
$200,000+190.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Drum

6-person families (166 | 4.3%) account for the highest median family income in Fort Drum with $112,927 per family, while 2-person families (1,275 | 33.2%) have the highest median income of $29,358 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Drum
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,275 (33.2%)$58,717
3-Person Families872 (22.7%)$47,265
4-Person Families901 (23.5%)$66,821
5-Person Families548 (14.3%)$72,100
6-Person Families166 (4.3%)$112,927
7+ Person Families75 (1.9%)$77,743
Total3,837 (100.0%)$58,671

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Drum

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Drum
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners32 (0.8%)$2,499
1 Earner1,730 (45.1%)$46,597
2 Earners2,057 (53.6%)$63,207
3+ Earners18 (0.5%)$0
Total3,837 (100.0%)$58,671

Household Income in Fort Drum

Household Income Brackets in Fort Drum

With 1,096 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Fort Drum, accounting for 23.9% of all households. In contrast, only 18 households (0.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fort Drum
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001793.9%
$10,000 to $14,999871.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992806.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994229.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,09623.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991,01422.1%
$75,000 to $99,99976616.7%
$100,000 to $149,99959613.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991282.8%
$200,000+180.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Drum

The median household income in Fort Drum is $56,559, with the highest median household income of $105,642 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 277 households (6.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 19 households (0.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Drum
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,225 (26.7%)$36,102
25 to 44 Years3,065 (66.8%)$67,010
45 to 64 Years277 (6.0%)$105,642
65+ Years19 (0.4%)$0
Total4,586 (100.0%)$56,559

Poverty in Fort Drum

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Drum

With 7.7% poverty level for males and 9.5% for females among the residents of Fort Drum, 16 and 17 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (23.2%) and 25 females (54.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Drum
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years219 (16.2%)137 (10.0%)
5 Years12 (3.7%)9 (6.2%)
6 to 11 Years82 (9.6%)33 (3.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)5 (38.5%)
16 and 17 Years19 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years147 (12.0%)229 (20.6%)
25 to 34 Years49 (2.2%)84 (4.6%)
35 to 44 Years48 (5.9%)76 (10.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)10 (9.5%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)25 (54.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total576 (7.7%)608 (9.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Drum

According to the poverty statistics in Fort Drum, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 12 to 14 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 Drum
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,137 (83.9%)1,237 (90.0%)
5 Years311 (96.3%)136 (93.8%)
6 to 11 Years769 (90.4%)851 (96.3%)
12 to 14 Years253 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)
15 Years51 (100.0%)8 (61.5%)
16 and 17 Years63 (76.8%)134 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,073 (87.9%)885 (79.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,131 (97.8%)1,760 (95.4%)
35 to 44 Years773 (94.2%)641 (89.4%)
45 to 54 Years268 (100.0%)95 (90.5%)
55 to 64 Years6 (100.0%)21 (45.7%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,868 (92.3%)5,824 (90.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Drum

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fort Drum show that 5.9% or 218 of the total 3,670 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.7%, comprising of 56 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Drum
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,212 (98.6%)17 (1.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,580 (91.6%)145 (8.4%)
3 or 4 Children585 (91.3%)56 (8.7%)
5 or more Children75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,452 (94.1%)218 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Drum

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Drum
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)93 (93.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)93 (62.4%)

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

The poverty data for Fort Drum shows that 218 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 93 of the single-parent households (55.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 households (8.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 93 household (78.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Drum
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children17 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children145 (8.4%)93 (78.8%)
3 or 4 Children56 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total218 (5.9%)93 (55.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Fort Drum

Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Drum

Among the 8,291 employed individuals in Fort Drum, federal government employees (6,572 | 79.3%), private company employees (1,106 | 13.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (321 | 3.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Drum
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,10613.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3213.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations1992.4%
Local Government Employees510.6%
State Government Employees420.5%
Federal Government Employees6,57279.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total8,291100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fort Drum

According to the labor force statistics for Fort Drum, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,932), 79.0% or 8,636 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.7% or 838 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 60 to 64 years, with 100.0% or 21 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.2% or 352 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fort Drum
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years627 (66.0%)88 (14.0%)
20 to 24 Years3,135 (86.2%)417 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,078 (81.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years1,345 (74.5%)352 (26.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,074 (69.8%)54 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years351 (94.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,636 (79.0%)838 (9.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Drum

According to labor force statistics for Fort Drum, 77.2% of individuals (4,873) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,312) are in the labor force, with 7.9% or 385 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 81.0% or 861 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.4% or 207 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Drum
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School22 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma861 (81.0%)163 (15.3%)
College / Associate Degree2,642 (80.8%)59 (1.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,345 (71.6%)289 (15.4%)
Total4,873 (77.2%)499 (7.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fort Drum

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Drum are Community & Social Service (313 | 13.0%), Management (165 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (159 | 6.6%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (148 | 6.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (106 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fort Drum

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Drum, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Business & Financial (51.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fort Drum
OccupationMaleFemale
Management69 (41.8%)96 (58.2%)
Business & Financial46 (51.1%)44 (48.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (27.0%)27 (73.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 105 (33.6%)208 (66.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library30 (28.3%)76 (71.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment54 (36.5%)94 (63.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating60 (37.7%)99 (62.3%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total (Category)290 (38.0%)474 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)891 (37.0%)1,519 (63.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fort Drum are Personal Care & Service (184 | 7.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (167 | 6.9%), Security & Protection (36 | 1.5%), Law Enforcement (36 | 1.5%), and Healthcare Support (24 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Fort Drum

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fort Drum, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (70.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (83.2%), and Personal Care & Service (63.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fort Drum
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support17 (70.8%)7 (29.2%)
Security & Protection36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving28 (16.8%)139 (83.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service67 (36.4%)117 (63.6%)
Total (Category)148 (34.0%)287 (66.0%)
Total (Overall)891 (37.0%)1,519 (63.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fort Drum are Sales & Related (514 | 21.3%), and Office & Administration (377 | 15.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fort Drum

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fort Drum
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related58 (11.3%)456 (88.7%)
Office & Administration78 (20.7%)299 (79.3%)
Total (Category)136 (15.3%)755 (84.7%)
Total (Overall)891 (37.0%)1,519 (63.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fort Drum are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (119 | 4.9%), and Construction & Extraction (67 | 2.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fort Drum

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fort Drum
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)891 (37.0%)1,519 (63.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fort Drum are Production (48 | 2.0%), Transportation (48 | 2.0%), and Material Moving (38 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fort Drum

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fort Drum
OccupationMaleFemale
Production48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving35 (92.1%)3 (7.9%)
Total (Category)131 (97.8%)3 (2.2%)
Total (Overall)891 (37.0%)1,519 (63.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Drum

Employment Industries in Fort Drum

The major employment industries in Fort Drum include Retail Trade (534 | 22.2%), Public Administration (353 | 14.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (228 | 9.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (227 | 9.4%), and Educational Services (137 | 5.7%).
Employment Industries in Fort Drum

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Drum

The Fort Drum industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Manufacturing (81.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Drum
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction77 (77.0%)23 (23.0%)
Manufacturing77 (81.0%)18 (19.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade68 (12.7%)466 (87.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance52 (76.5%)16 (23.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific73 (68.9%)33 (31.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support54 (57.5%)40 (42.5%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)137 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (1.3%)224 (98.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation70 (76.1%)22 (23.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services50 (21.9%)178 (78.1%)
Public Administration255 (72.2%)98 (27.8%)
Total891 (37.0%)1,519 (63.0%)

Education in Fort Drum

School Enrollment in Fort Drum

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,817 students in Fort Drum are college / undergraduate (1,439 | 29.9%), elementary school (1,370 | 28.4%), and middle school (558 | 11.6%).
School Enrollment in Fort Drum
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4288.9%
Kindergarten3908.1%
Elementary School1,37028.4%
Middle School55811.6%
High School4108.5%
College / Undergraduate1,43929.9%
Graduate / Professional2224.6%
Total4,817100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Drum

Out of a total of 4,817 students who are enrolled in schools in Fort Drum, 641 (13.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,176 (86.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 122 (45.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 283 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Drum
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds256 (92.1%)22 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,584 (86.5%)247 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds628 (90.7%)64 (9.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds153 (86.4%)24 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds588 (85.7%)98 (14.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds536 (89.0%)66 (11.0%)
35 Years and over146 (54.5%)122 (45.5%)
Total4,176 (86.7%)641 (13.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Drum

Arts & humanities (407 | 18.8%), psychology (345 | 15.9%), business (293 | 13.5%), social sciences (229 | 10.6%), and education (207 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 2,168 individuals in Fort Drum who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Drum
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics150.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1185.4%
Physical & Health Sciences251.1%
Psychology34515.9%
Social Sciences22910.6%
Engineering1024.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies452.1%
Science & Technology1215.6%
Business29313.5%
Education2079.6%
Literature & Languages241.1%
Liberal Arts & History1748.0%
Visual & Performing Arts462.1%
Communications170.8%
Arts & Humanities40718.8%
Total2,168100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fort Drum

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Drum

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fort Drum are males with 2 vehicles (2,681, accounting for 61.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,064, making up 158.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Drum
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle244 (5.6%)38 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle1,189 (27.4%)440 (26.0%)
2 Vehicles2,681 (61.7%)1,064 (62.9%)
3 Vehicles185 (4.3%)149 (8.8%)
4 Vehicles46 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,345 (100.0%)1,691 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fort Drum

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fort Drum are 5 to 9 minutes (2,607 commuters, 36.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,689 commuters, 23.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,069 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Fort Drum
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes73110.2%
5 to 9 Minutes2,60736.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1,68923.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1,06914.9%
20 to 24 Minutes6679.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1151.6%
30 to 34 Minutes751.1%
35 to 39 Minutes30.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1191.7%
45 to 59 Minutes640.9%
60 to 89 Minutes350.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Fort Drum

The most common commute times in Fort Drum are 5 to 9 minutes (2,082 commuters, 36.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (525 commuters, 35.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fort Drum
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes605 (10.6%)126 (8.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,082 (36.6%)525 (35.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,514 (26.6%)175 (11.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes783 (13.8%)286 (19.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes520 (9.1%)147 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes40 (0.7%)75 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes67 (1.2%)8 (0.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (0.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)119 (8.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes37 (0.6%)27 (1.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes35 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Drum

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fort Drum are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (1,743, 30.7%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (247, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Drum
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM214 (3.8%)10 (0.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM471 (8.3%)163 (10.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,743 (30.7%)107 (7.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,248 (22.0%)151 (10.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM252 (4.4%)84 (5.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM172 (3.0%)136 (9.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM56 (1.0%)78 (5.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM322 (5.7%)74 (5.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM340 (6.0%)107 (7.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM572 (10.1%)183 (12.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM14 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM18 (0.3%)54 (3.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM167 (2.9%)247 (16.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM94 (1.7%)97 (6.5%)
Total5,683 (100.0%)1,491 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fort Drum

Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Drum

Of the total 4,586 dwellings in Fort Drum, owner-occupied units account for 127 (2.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,459 (97.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Drum
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1272.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,45997.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,586100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Drum

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Drum
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household66614.5%
2-Person Household1,34029.2%
3-Person Household84818.5%
4+ Person Household1,73237.8%
Total Housing Units4,586100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Drum

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Drum
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household0 (0.0%)666 (100.0%)
2-Person Household51 (3.8%)1,289 (96.2%)
3-Person Household76 (9.0%)772 (91.0%)
4+ Person Household0 (0.0%)1,732 (100.0%)
Total Housing Units127 (2.8%)4,459 (97.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Drum

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Drum
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
High School Diploma102 (8.2%)1,144 (91.8%)
College/Associate Degree0 (0.0%)2,005 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher25 (1.9%)1,292 (98.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Drum

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Drum
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,50076.3%
35 to 44 Years79017.2%
45 to 54 Years2776.0%
55 to 64 Years00.0%
65 to 74 Years190.4%
75 to 84 Years00.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total4,586100.0%

Housing Finances in Fort Drum

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Drum

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Drum
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied127 (2.8%)$46,234
Renter-Occupied4,459 (97.2%)$57,125
Average4,586 (100.0%)$56,559

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Drum

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Drum
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)170 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)10 (0.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)85 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)90 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)192 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (20.5%)394 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99976 (59.8%)1,018 (22.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)1,013 (22.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)766 (17.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)596 (13.4%)
$150,000 or more25 (19.7%)125 (2.8%)
Total127 (100.0%)4,459 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Drum

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Drum
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30026 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49976 (59.8%)24 (0.5%)
$500 to $79925 (19.7%)45 (1.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)16 (0.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)2,321 (52.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)1,407 (31.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)586 (13.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)16 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)44 (1.0%)
Total127 (100.0%)4,459 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fort Drum

Housing Structures in Fort Drum

Housing Structures in Fort Drum
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached54111.8%
Single Unit, Attached1,62535.4%
2 Unit Apartments3808.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,58134.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments721.6%
10 or more Apartments3878.4%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total4,586100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Drum

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Drum
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached0 (0.0%)541 (100.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)1,625 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)380 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments127 (8.0%)1,454 (92.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)387 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (2.8%)4,459 (97.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Drum

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Drum
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)47 (1.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)352 (7.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms127 (100.0%)2,018 (45.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms0 (0.0%)1,548 (34.7%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)494 (11.1%)
Total127 (100.0%)4,459 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Drum

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Drum
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas101 (79.5%)2,032 (45.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas26 (20.5%)139 (3.1%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)2,168 (48.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)67 (1.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)53 (1.2%)
Total127 (100.0%)4,459 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Drum

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Drum
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (20.5%)269 (6.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)1,376 (30.9%)
2 Vehicles101 (79.5%)2,582 (57.9%)
3 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)232 (5.2%)
Total127 (100.0%)4,459 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fort Drum

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fort Drum

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1270
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$46,234$0
Monthly Housing Costs$325$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Drum

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Drum
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99951 (40.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99976 (59.8%)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%)
Total127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Drum

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Drum
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99976 (59.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more25 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Drum

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Drum
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x25 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x26 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more76 (59.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Drum

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Drum
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49976 (59.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health & Disability in Fort Drum

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Drum

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Drum
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years2,449 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,279 (95.9%)55 (4.1%)
26 to 34 Years1,836 (99.5%)10 (0.5%)
35 to 44 Years913 (93.3%)66 (6.7%)
45 to 54 Years229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,990 (98.7%)131 (1.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Drum

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Drum
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,449 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,279 (95.9%)55 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Drum

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Drum
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000927 (98.9%)10 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,497 (97.3%)70 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,071 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over2,232 (97.8%)51 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Drum

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Drum
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6282 (8.8%)3,063 (95.8%)
6 to 18 Years178 (7.3%)2,342 (95.6%)
19 to 25 Years58 (4.3%)1,259 (94.4%)
25 to 34 Years92 (5.0%)1,782 (96.5%)
35 to 44 Years96 (9.8%)881 (90.0%)
45 to 54 Years92 (40.2%)202 (88.2%)
55 to 64 Years52 (100.0%)31 (59.6%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)14 (42.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total883 (8.7%)9,574 (94.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Drum

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Drum
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years75 (4.6%)15 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years41 (8.1%)119 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years17 (4.3%)18 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years19 (57.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fort Drum

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fort Drum: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)36 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fort Drum: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)63 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (57.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fort Drum: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years75 (4.6%)2 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years41 (8.1%)61 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years17 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fort Drum: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years18 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fort Drum: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (1.0%)2 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years18 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Fort Drum

Computing Device Access in Fort Drum

Computing Device Access in Fort Drum
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,12589.9%
Smartphone4,37095.3%
Tablet3,33172.6%
No Computing Device1463.2%
Total4,586100.0%

Internet Access in Fort Drum

Internet Access in Fort Drum
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,97686.7%
Cellular Data Only3016.6%
Satellite Internet2054.5%
No Internet2395.2%
Total4,586100.0%

Fort Drum Summary

Fort Drum is a United States Army installation located in Jefferson County, New York. It is the largest military installation in the state and is home to the 10th Mountain Division. The base is located in the northern part of the state, near the Canadian border, and is approximately 30 miles south of the city of Watertown.

History

Fort Drum was established in 1908 as Pine Camp, a training site for the New York National Guard. The site was chosen due to its proximity to the Canadian border and its location in the Adirondack Mountains. The camp was renamed Camp Drum in 1951 in honor of Major General Hugh A. Drum, who served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1941 to 1945. In 1975, the camp was officially designated as a permanent Army installation and renamed Fort Drum.

Geography

Fort Drum is located in the northern part of New York State, near the Canadian border. It is situated in the Adirondack Mountains, approximately 30 miles south of the city of Watertown. The base covers an area of approximately 107,265 acres and is surrounded by the towns of LeRay, Wilna, and Theresa. The terrain of the base is mostly forested and hilly, with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,400 feet.

Economy

Fort Drum is a major economic driver for the region, providing jobs and economic activity to the surrounding communities. The base is home to more than 20,000 military personnel and their families, as well as more than 5,000 civilian employees. The base has an annual economic impact of more than $1.5 billion, making it one of the largest employers in the region.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Fort Drum was estimated to be 24,845. The population is composed of military personnel, their families, and civilian employees. The racial makeup of the base is 73.3% White, 11.2% African American, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 4.3% Asian. The median household income is $50,845, and the median age is 28.7 years.

Conclusion

Fort Drum is a major United States Army installation located in Jefferson County, New York. It is the largest military installation in the state and is home to the 10th Mountain Division. The base covers an area of approximately 107,265 acres and is surrounded by the towns of LeRay, Wilna, and Theresa. Fort Drum is a major economic driver for the region, providing jobs and economic activity to the surrounding communities. The population of Fort Drum is composed of military personnel, their families, and civilian employees. The racial makeup of the base is 73.3% White, 11.2% African American, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 4.3% Asian. The median household income is $50,845, and the median age is 28.7 years.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fort Drum?
Total Population of Fort Drum is 16,298.
What is the Total Male Population of Fort Drum?
Total Male Population of Fort Drum is 9,664.
What is the Total Female Population of Fort Drum?
Total Female Population of Fort Drum is 6,634.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fort Drum?
There are 145.67 Males per 100 Females in Fort Drum.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fort Drum?
There are 68.65 Females per 100 Males in Fort Drum.
What is the Median Population Age in Fort Drum?
Median Population Age in Fort Drum is 22.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fort Drum
Average Family Size in Fort Drum is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fort Drum
Average Household Size in Fort Drum is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fort Drum?
Per Capita income in Fort Drum is $21,970.
What is the Median Family Income in Fort Drum?
Median Family Income in Fort Drum is $58,671.
What is the Median Household income in Fort Drum?
Median Household Income in Fort Drum is $56,559.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fort Drum?
Income or Wage Gap in Fort Drum is 40.0%.
Women in Fort Drum earn 60.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fort Drum?
Family Income Deficit in Fort Drum is $11,044.
Families that are below poverty line in Fort Drum earn $11,044 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Drum?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Drum is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fort Drum?
There are 8,636 People in the Labor Forcein in Fort Drum.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fort Drum?
79.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Fort Drum.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fort Drum?
Unemployment Rate in Fort Drum is 9.7%.