Fort Drum is a CDP located in Jefferson County New York. Fort Drum has a 2024 population of 16,855. Fort Drum is currently growing at a rate of 1.68% annually and its population has increased by 29.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,034 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Drum is $74,237 with a poverty rate of 8.17%. The median age in Fort Drum is 23.4 years: 23.2 years for males, and 23.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Drum was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,372 | 64.33% |
| Black or African American | 2,004 | 12.43% |
| Two or more races | 1,861 | 11.54% |
| Other race | 864 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 717 | 4.45% |
| Native American | 211 | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.59% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,070 | 2.74 | 3.3 | 96.7 |
| Married | 4,086 | 3.05 | 4.1 | 95.9 |
| Non Family | 771 | 1.04 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 194 | 2.57 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 19 | 5.16 | 0 | 100 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
3.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 120 | 1.7% |
| Associates Degree | 757 | 10.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,140 | 30.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 488 | 6.92% |
| High School Graduate | 1,300 | 18.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 0.55% |
| Some College | 2,212 | 31.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,734 | 3,659 | 1,617 |
| Black | 1,279 | 1,279 | 283 |
| Hispanic | 1,275 | 1,191 | 248 |
| 2+ Races | 742 | 667 | 381 |
| Other Race | 478 | 469 | 49 |
| Asian | 397 | 397 | 259 |
| Native American | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,500 | $69,832 | $45,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,750 | $107,321 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,547 | $43,815 | $18,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,274 | $52,944 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,800 | $51,356 | $31,353 |
| Some College | $38,619 | $41,710 | $25,869 |
$44,800
Average Earnings
$51,356
Average Male
$31,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.07% of Fort Drum residents speak only English, while 20.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,336 | 742 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,604 | 225 | 8.64% |
| Black | 1,578 | 151 | 9.57% |
| Multiple | 1,613 | 129 | 8% |
| Other | 723 | 67 | 9.27% |
| Native | 173 | 42 | 24.28% |
8.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.2%
Male Poverty Rate
8.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Drum is Native, with 24.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Drum is Multiple, with 8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.66% |
| Some College | 5.14% |
| High School | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.47% |
| Male Employed | 7.72% |
| Female Employed | 3.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,596 | $79,516 |
| Households | $63,194 | $74,237 |
| Married Families | $73,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,639 | $43,209 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.4%
Male Marriage Rate
82.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
895
Number of Veterans
429
Male Veterans
466
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 816 |
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 692 |
| 35 to 54 | 193 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 298 | 10.31% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 25.34% |
| Black | 256 | 45.47% |
| 2+ Races | 205 | 29.88% |
| Native American | 64 | 54.24% |
| Asian | 59 | 15.95% |
| Other Race | 13 | 4.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81.9%
Labor Force Participation
24.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
14.51%
Born in Fort Drum
91.09%
Native Born
8.91%
Foreign Born
3.19%
Non Citizen
5.72%
Naturalized
91.09% of Fort Drum residents were born in the United States, with 14.51% having been born in New York. 3.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,855 | 278 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 16,577 | 279 | 1.71% |
| 2022 | 16,298 | 403 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 15,895 | 2,861 | 21.95% |
| 2020 | 13,034 | 14 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 13,020 | -89 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 13,109 | -710 | -5.14% |
| 2017 | 13,819 | 319 | 2.36% |
| 2016 | 13,500 | -485 | -3.47% |
| 2015 | 13,985 | -72 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 14,057 | 312 | 2.27% |
| 2013 | 13,745 | 439 | 3.3% |
| 2012 | 13,306 | 667 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 12,639 | -316 | -2.44% |
| 2010 | 12,955 | 0 | 0% |