Fort Covington, New York
Fort Covington: town in Franklin County, New York, United States
About
Fort Covington is a town located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,676 and a population density of 46 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,598 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fort Covington
| Population | 1,598 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Postal code | 12937 |
| Phone Area Codes | 518 |
| Area | 36.73 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.9892,-74.4946 |
| Altitude | 187 feet / 57 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:03:42 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Covington is located at 44°59'21"N 74°29'41"W (44.9892100, -74.4946400).
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Weather
Rain showers and a chance of drizzle before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fort Covington decreased by 4.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,676 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,667 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,667 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,652 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,642 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,628 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,625 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,622 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,611 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,599 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,598 | -0.06% | estimation process |
People born in Fort Covington (2)
People born in Fort Covington, including academic administrator John Martin Thomas, New York politician Guy W. Cheney, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Covington, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196200 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Potsdam (NY) | 13676-2294 |
| 190044 | Clarkson University | Potsdam (NY) | 13699 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Covington, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPD | Lake Placid, New York | 1 Mirror Lake Drive | BUS |
| RSP | Rouses Point station | Delaware and Pratt Sts. | RAIL |
| PLB | Plattsburgh station | Bridge and Dock Sts. | RAIL |
| PRK | Port Kent station | Hwy 373 & Back Rd | RAIL |
| SAB | St. Albans station | 40 Federal Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Covington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Covington Post Office | Fort Covington (NY) | 12937 |
| Bombay Post Office | Bombay (NY) | 12914 |
| Hogansburg Post Office | Hogansburg (NY) | 13655 |
| Constabl Post Office | Constable (NY) | 12926 |
| Brushton Post Office | Brushton (NY) | 12916 |
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Malone | 14,103 | Town in New York, United States |
| Harrietstown | 5,423 | Town of the United States |
| Saranac Lake | 5,193 | Village in New York |
| Tupper Lake | 3,431 | Village in New York, USA |
| Moira | 2,749 | Human settlement in Franklin County, New York, United States of America |
| Bangor | 2,249 | Town in the state of New York, USA |
| Westville | 1,816 | Town in New York, United States |
| Constable | 1,576 | Town in New York |
| Burke | 1,484 | Town in Franklin County, New York, United States |
| Bombay | 1,282 | Town in New York, United States |
| Chateaugay | 1,068 | Town in New York, United States |
| Dickinson | 798 | Town of the United States |
| Earlville | 796 | Human settlement in New York, United States of America |
| Brushton | 430 | Village in Franklin County, NY |
| Santa Clara | 335 | Village in New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Covington distances to largest New York cities