Fort Edward, New York
Fort Edward: Town of New York, United States
About
Fort Edward is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,375 and a population density of 123 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,237 inhabitants.
The town was created 207 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Fort Edward
| Population : | 3,237 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 12828 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 27.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 138 feet / 42 meters |
| Capital city : | Fort Edward is capital of Washington County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1818 (207 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:16:58 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 118 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fort Edward is located at 43°16'1"N 73°35'4"W (43.2670200, -73.5845600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fort Edward decreased by 4.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,375 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,371 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,365 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,350 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,336 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,326 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,304 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,292 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,279 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,267 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,237 | -0.93% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,809 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,365 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,043 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,353 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 60.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 48.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 37.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 452 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 35.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
Fort Edward zip code is 12828.
County name: Washington, County
fips: 36115
Fort Edward, Wah-co-loo-sen-coo-cha-le-va
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $116,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,097 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $512 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $815 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,721 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,386 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,626 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 169,964 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,684 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,806 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,047 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 854 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 444 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 267 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 585 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 64 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 720 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,340.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.71 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,715 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $94,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $989 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $449 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $713 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 7 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,352 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,089 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,558 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 11,679 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,973 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,905 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,634 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 110 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,082 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 43,028 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -7.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 499 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 677 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 348 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 209 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 658 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 74 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 545 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 12.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 476.23 |
People born in Fort Edward (6)
People born in Fort Edward, including poet William Bronk, politician Frederick A. Johnson, Major League Baseball player Frank Mountain, .
List
- Lawrence E. Corbett Jr. (American politician) he was born in 11/05/1921
- Delia Whitney Norton (American poet, author and Christian Scientist) she was born in 01/01/1840
- Leslie Malcolm MacNaughton (American World War I casualty) he was born in 02/10/1894
Schools in Fort Edward
College & universities near Fort Edward, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418029 | Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Hudson Falls (NY) | 12839 |
| 188438 | Adirondack Community College | Queensbury (NY) | 12804 |
| 195526 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs (NY) | 12866 |
| 196264 | SUNY Empire State College | Saratoga Springs (NY) | 12866-4391 |
| 455239 | John Paolo's Xtreme Beauty Institute-Goldwell Product Artistry | Ballston Spa (NY) | 12020 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Edward, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FED | Fort Edward station | 70 East St. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| WHL | Whitehall station | Main St. and Saunders St. | RAIL |
| FHV | Fair Haven, Vermont | Depot and Water Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Fort Edward
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Edward Post Office | Fort Edward (NY) | 12828 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury | 12,210 | Town of the United States |
| Hudson Falls | 6,988 | City in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Porter | 6,503 | Town in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Granville | 6,366 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Fort Ann | 5,965 | Town in Washington County, New York, United States |
| Argyle | 3,637 | Village in New York, United States |
| White Creek | 3,255 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Salem | 2,607 | City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States |
| Whitehall | 2,517 | Village in the town of Whitehall, Washington County, New York |
| Easton | 2,209 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Hartford | 2,172 | Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States |
| Cambridge | 1,916 | Town in New York, United States |
| Greenwich | 1,698 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Wright | 1,474 | Town in Schoharie County, New York |
| Hampton | 897 | Town in New York |
| Putnam | 571 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Edward distances to largest New York cities
