Fort Drum, New York

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).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Fort Drum Almanac

Fort Drum Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fort Drum Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fort Drum, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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