Population 1,033 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Old Forge
Household size in Old Forge
| Period | Old Forge | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.06 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.00 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.85 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.39 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Old Forge has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.06, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Old Forge
| Period | Old Forge | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 62.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Old Forge skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Old Forge
| Period | Old Forge | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in Old Forge, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Old Forge
Renters in Old Forge
| Period | Old Forge | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Old Forge is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (57.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Old Forge
| Period | Old Forge | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 80.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 71.5% of the housing in Old Forge, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Old Forge
| Period | Old Forge | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −6 | +5 | +6 |
Old Forge is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Old Forge
| Period | Old Forge | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $762 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $635 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $522 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,164 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$402 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Old Forge runs $1,164 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Old Forge
Bachelor's degrees in Old Forge
| Period | Old Forge | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.4% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Old Forge is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
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 Old Forge
| Period | Old Forge | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Old Forge is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 Old Forge
| Period | Old Forge | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Old Forge than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Old Forge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge | 2.45 | 52.0 | 3.7% | 14.8% | 71.5% | 1953 | $1,164 | 47.4% | 90.9% | 4.6% |
| Thendara | 2.31 | 54.9 | 5.6% | 7.1% | 73.1% | 1961 | $1,164 | 39.9% | 91.9% | 6.7% |
| Eagle Bay | 2.07 | 60.5 | 6.6% | 6.1% | 77.3% | 1969 | $1,164 | 42.8% | 91.8% | 9.5% |
| Inlet | 2.31 | 44.4 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 87.8% | 1964 | $894 | 48.7% | 93.2% | 0.3% |
| Otter Lake | 1.76 | 63.9 | 5.3% | 4.0% | 83.3% | 1960 | $648 | 46.8% | 99.6% | 0.2% |
| Raquette Lake | 2.05 | 51.1 | 5.6% | 16.1% | 78.0% | 1968 | $829 | 47.2% | 95.1% | 2.5% |
| Brantingham | 1.96 | 58.9 | 4.9% | 5.6% | 67.3% | 1969 | $925 | 28.0% | 94.8% | 2.5% |
| Woodgate | 2.01 | 55.9 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 70.4% | 1965 | $623 | 41.2% | 97.7% | 0.3% |
| Number Four | 2.05 | 57.3 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 66.7% | 1968 | $1,028 | 31.5% | 94.0% | 3.9% |
| Lyonsdale | 2.16 | 50.7 | 7.4% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 1983 | $860 | 17.3% | 90.8% | 8.2% |
| Crystal Dale | 2.38 | 43.5 | 4.5% | 10.9% | 29.9% | 1976 | $1,064 | 25.6% | 92.9% | 3.2% |
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 Old Forge. 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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