Fort Edward town, New York
Fort Edward town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fort Edward town is a geographic entity located in Washington County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,943. The land area covers 26.62 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,943 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,247 | ±209 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,420 | ±211 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,247 | ±209 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 173 | ±109 |
| Median Home Value | $180,700 | ±$17,615 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,011 | ±$231 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,366 | ±$12,410 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,293 | ±$3,706 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 782 | ±318 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,752 | ±276 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.9% | ±11.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,946 (2024)
ID: 171055
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
118 BROADWAY, FORT EDWARD NY 12828-1722
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GUS Population: 59,839 (2024)
ID: 170439
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
383 UPPER BROADWAY, FORT EDWARD NY 12828
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | GLENS FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ARGYLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ARGYLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WILTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | GLENS FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CAMBRIDGE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CAMBRIDGE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CORINTH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CORINTH, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 6.5 mi away | 1051 Dix Ave, Hudson Falls, NY, 12839 |
5187463508
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FORT EDWARD FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 23 EAST STREET, FORT EDWARD, NY, 12828 |
(518) 747-6743
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SUNY Adirondack
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College | 9.7 mi away | 640 Bay Rd, Queensbury, NY, 12804-1445 |
5187432200
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ARGYLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 21 SHERIDAN STREET, ARGYLE, NY, 12809 |
(518) 638-8911
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Skidmore College
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College | 14.7 mi away | 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 |
5185805000
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HUDSON FALLS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 220 MAIN STREET, HUDSON FALLS, NY, 12839 |
(518) 747-6406
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Empire State University
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College | 15.5 mi away | Two Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866-4391 |
5185872100
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CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 251 GLEN STREET, GLENS FALLS, NY, 12801 |
(518) 792-6508
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SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 52 FERRY STREET, SCHUYLERVILLE, NY, 12871 |
(518) 695-6641
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GREENWICH FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 148 MAIN STREET, GREENWICH, NY, 12834 |
(518) 692-7157
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GLENS FALLS AP, NY US, located 8.7 miles from Fort Edward town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7° | 9.7° | 19.7° | 2.56" | — |
| February | 33.1° | 10.6° | 21.9° | 1.95" | — |
| March | 42.5° | 20.9° | 31.7° | 2.79" | — |
| April | 56.6° | 32.7° | 44.6° | 3.10" | — |
| May | 69.0° | 43.9° | 56.5° | 3.35" | — |
| June | 77.1° | 52.9° | 65.0° | 3.72" | — |
| July | 81.5° | 57.8° | 69.7° | 4.26" | — |
| August | 79.6° | 55.9° | 67.8° | 3.48" | — |
| September | 71.9° | 47.5° | 59.7° | 3.30" | — |
| October | 59.2° | 36.8° | 48.0° | 3.68" | — |
| November | 46.7° | 27.6° | 37.2° | 3.01" | — |
| December | 35.3° | 18.0° | 26.6° | 3.01" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Edward village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Argyle village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Hudson Falls village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| South Glens Falls village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Glens Falls city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| West Glens Falls CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3611526781. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.