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Fort Drum, New York


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Fort Drum, New York

Fort Drum, New York, in Jefferson county, is 69 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 176 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The town is home to some 12,123 residents.

The People and Families of Fort Drum

In Fort Drum, about 45% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Fort Drum are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Approximately 36% of Fort Drum is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Fort Drum is very American.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Drum had a median family income of $31,202. Home-based work is more common in Fort Drum than in most places.

Fort Drum Housing

According to the 2000 census, 1% of the housing in Fort Drum was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Fort Drum, 58% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Fort Drum it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

Of Note

High Points

Fort Drum strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFort Drum Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFort Drum Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Fort Drum Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fort Drum, NY

Comparing Fort Drum to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11

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