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Fort Edward

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.762
State:
New York

Fort Edward is a village located in Washington County, New York. Fort Edward has a 2026 population of 3,125. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Fort Edward is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,163 in 2020.

The median household income in Fort Edward is $71,845 with a poverty rate of 13.57%. The median age in Fort Edward is 36.1 years: 31 years for males, and 37.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.8 males.

3.1K
Total Population
1,774
Density (mi²)
-6 -0.19%
Growth

Fort Edward Population

Fort Edward Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,125-6-0.19%
20253,131-7-0.22%
20243,138-10-0.32%
20233,148-7-0.22%
20223,155-3-0.09%
20213,158-5-0.16%
20203,163-6-0.19%
20193,267-12-0.37%
20183,279-13-0.39%
20173,292-12-0.36%
20163,304-22-0.66%
20153,326-10-0.3%
20143,336-14-0.42%
20133,350-15-0.45%
20123,365-6-0.18%
20113,371-11-0.33%
20103,38270.21%
20003,141-420-11.79%
19903,56100%
19803,561-172-4.61%
19703,733-4-0.11%
19603,737-60-1.58%
19503,7971774.89%
19403,620-230-5.97%
19303,850-21-0.54%
19203,8711092.9%
19103,7622416.84%
19003,52178828.83%
18902,733-255-8.53%
18802,988-504-14.43%
18703,49200%

Median Age

Overall: 36.1 years
Female: 37.6 years
Male: 31 years

Fort Edward Adults

There are 2,342 adults, (408 of whom are seniors) in Fort Edward.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,643 (52.1%)
Male: 1,509 (47.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Edward includes 93.18% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,93793.18%
Two or more races1264%
Black or African American812.57%
Asian80.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American120.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,93793.18%
Two or more races1264%
Black or African American692.19%
Asian80.25%

Fort Edward Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Edward 's average per capita income is $47,292. Household income levels show a median of $71,845. The poverty rate stands at 13.57%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$140,417-
Families$101,105$109,480
Households$71,845$86,967
Non Families$32,188$37,666

$47,292

Average Income

$71,845

Median Household Income

13.57%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)