Demographics & People — Fort Edward, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,160 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,100 |
| Median Age | 36.1 |
| Total Households | 1,187 |
| Family Households | 799 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,116 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 689 |
| Irish | 653 |
| English | 576 |
| American | 449 |
| Italian | 410 |
| Dutch | 300 |
| French (except Basque) | 261 |
| German | 250 |
| Other groups | 187 |
| Canadian | 151 |
Language
| English Only | 2,917 |
| Spanish | 3 |
| Population 5+ | 2,931 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 159 |
| Population 18+ | 2,468 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fort Edward, New York.