Fonda, New York
Fonda: Human settlement in Mohawk, New York, United States of America
About
Fonda is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 795 and a population density of 504 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 750 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Fonda
| Population : | 750 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Postal code : | 12068 |
| Area : | 1.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 295 feet / 90 meters |
| Capital city : | Fonda is capital of Montgomery County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:44:15 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 476 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fonda is located at 42°57'16"N 74°22'35"W (42.9545200, -74.3765200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fonda decreased by 6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 795 | - | census |
| 2011 | 779 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 774 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 767 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 765 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 762 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 754 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 753 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 756 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 752 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 750 | -0.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 87,364 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 89,191 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 84,793 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 89,201 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.4% |
| White only, percent : | 88.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,167 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 38,821 |
Fonda zip code is 12068.
County name: Montgomery, County
fips: 36057
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 38,821 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $122,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,114 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $418 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $779 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 240 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 33,501 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 180,097 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 852,059 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,369,343 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,265 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,916 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,347 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,102 |
| 2019 total employment : | 44,179 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 2,066,690 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 4,173 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,813 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,959 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,647 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 373 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,059 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 631 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,540 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 218.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 408.03 |
Schools in Fonda
College & universities near Fonda, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191302 | Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown (NY) | 12095-3790 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fonda, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Fonda , Iowa human settlement in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 566 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 17,711 | Town in Montgomery County, New York |
| Saint Johnsville | 2,514 | Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America |
| Glen | 2,443 | Town in New York, USA |
| Fort Plain | 2,218 | City in Minden, New York, United States of America |
| Canajoharie | 2,126 | Town in New York, USA |
| Charleston | 1,318 | Town in Montgomery County, New York |
| Hagaman | 1,263 | City in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America |
| Fultonville | 780 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America |
| Palatine Bridge | 754 | Village in Montgomery County, New York, United States |
| Nelliston | 568 | Village in New York, USA |
| Fort Johnson | 463 | Village in New York, United States |
| Ames | 139 | Village in Montgomery County, New York, United States |
