Fort Johnson, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 364, Fort Johnson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Fort Johnson is a small community located in New York, within Montgomery County. The total population is 364. It ranks as the 1131st most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fort Johnson is 44.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 8.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fort Johnson is $64,167. This is 25% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 19.2%. This is 201% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $163,800. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Fort Johnson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Johnson has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.3% vs 52.8%).

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%. Notably, 18.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fort Johnson, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.