Population 9,121 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Edward
Household size in Fort Edward
| Period | Fort Edward | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Fort Edward has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.37, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fort Edward
| Period | Fort Edward | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Fort Edward skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.0, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fort Edward
| Period | Fort Edward | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Fort Edward: 16.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.8 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fort Edward
Renters in Fort Edward
| Period | Fort Edward | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fort Edward own their homes; 28.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 40.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fort Edward
| Period | Fort Edward | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in Fort Edward are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.4 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fort Edward
| Period | Fort Edward | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Fort Edward is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in New York as a whole, where the median home dates to 1961. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fort Edward
| Period | Fort Edward | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $830 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $879 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $945 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,017 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$186 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fort Edward costs $1,017 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $186 a month from 2006–10, a 22% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fort Edward
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Edward
| Period | Fort Edward | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fort Edward: 23.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fort Edward
| Period | Fort Edward | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Fort Edward have finished high school (92.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fort Edward
| Period | Fort Edward | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Fort Edward than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fort Edward compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Edward | 2.46 | 45.5 | 16.0% | 28.4% | 5.2% | 1969 | $1,017 | 23.4% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
| South Glens Falls | 2.37 | 39.8 | 11.5% | 37.8% | 5.0% | 1972 | $1,229 | 25.1% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| Hudson Falls | 2.21 | 44.6 | 10.6% | 38.6% | 12.2% | 1963 | $1,031 | 15.5% | 91.8% | 5.1% |
| Glens Falls | 2.06 | 37.6 | 9.4% | 47.7% | 6.1% | 1946 | $1,114 | 35.1% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
| West Glens Falls | 2.61 | 41.4 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 7.8% | 1983 | $1,361 | 30.6% | 92.7% | 0.9% |
| Fort Miller | 2.31 | 46.7 | 14.2% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 1992 | $1,172 | 27.2% | 85.9% | 7.8% |
| Queensbury | 2.30 | 51.0 | 4.7% | 23.2% | 10.1% | 1988 | $1,476 | 44.7% | 95.0% | 5.3% |
| Glens Falls North | 2.04 | 51.1 | 14.2% | 35.9% | 3.4% | 1980 | $1,113 | 45.8% | 94.1% | 7.5% |
| Argyle | 2.49 | 49.1 | 7.0% | 11.0% | 14.9% | 1974 | $986 | 25.7% | 94.9% | 3.9% |
| South Argyle | 2.65 | 45.5 | 6.8% | 13.0% | 11.3% | 1984 | $1,001 | 28.1% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| Vaughns Corners | 2.28 | 56.0 | 6.1% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 1988 | $1,159 | 30.1% | 89.4% | 0.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fort Edward. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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