Town · New York
Town of Fort Ann, New York
Fort Ann (town), town, in Washington County, New York. Fort Ann (town) had 4,247 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 27.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,812 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,311 (±17). GEOID 3611526715.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,247
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,812 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,311 ±17
Median household income
$85,902
±$4,326 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$222,300
±$12,322 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$938
±$149 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Fort Ann (town) and what county is it in?
Fort Ann (town) is a town in Washington County, New York. It covers 109.1 square miles of land, 53 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside the Town of Fort Ann: Fort Ann (village, 460 in 2020).
Fort Ann (town) is in the Glens Falls, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fort Ann (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,247 people lived in Fort Ann (town) on July 1, 2025, down 27.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 5,812 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,311 (±17).
| Measure | Fort Ann (town) | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,311±17 | 60,522 | −741 |
| Households | 1,448±121 | 24,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.19 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,958±153 | 29,192 | no clear change |
Fort Ann (town)'s population since 2000
From 6,417 in 2000 to 4,247 in 2025: down 33.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fort Ann (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fort Ann (town)?
The median resident of Fort Ann (town) is 43.3 years old; 11.0% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.7%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fort Ann (town) | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±2.4 | 45.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 11.0%±2.4 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±2.8 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Male | 69.8%±2.2 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.2%±2.8 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.3%±3.5 pts | 89.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.7%±2.4 pts | 2.2% | −5.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±3.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8%±2.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±1.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1%±2.7 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±2.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.6%±3.8 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.4%±2.8 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±1.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.8%±3.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fort Ann (town) earn?
Half of Fort Ann (town)'s 1,448 households earn less than $85,902 a year (±$4,326), against $73,495 in Washington County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $90,250 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fort Ann (town) | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,902±$4,326 | $73,495 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,005±$9,148 | $89,028 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,566±$2,607 | $36,806 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2%±1.8 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8%±4.2 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.9%±2.3 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.0%±4.1 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±4.2 pts | 86.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fort Ann (town)?
Owners occupy 85.4% of Fort Ann (town)'s occupied homes and renters 14.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $222,300 by its owner (±$12,322). The median renter pays $938 a month including utilities, and 36.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fort Ann (town) | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $222,300±$12,322 | $196,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $938±$149 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.5%±21.4 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,627±$144 | $1,615 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.4%±4.4 pts | 76.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.6%±4.4 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,958±153 | 29,192 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±17.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.3%±5.1 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±1.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0%±3.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.2%±5.3 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6%±3.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Fort Ann (town) work and get to work?
83.9% of Fort Ann (town)'s workers drive alone and 6.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes.
| Measure | Fort Ann (town) | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 38.7%±3.2 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±2.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9%±4.8 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±3.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6%±3.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min±3.1 | 26.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fort Ann (town)?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Fort Ann (town) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $77,958 (Tract 810.02) to $86,894 (Tract 810.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 810.02Washington County | 3,457 | $77,958 |
| Tract 810.01Washington County | 1,854 | $86,894 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fort Ann (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Fort Ann (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fort Ann (town) is the 2,663rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 335th-most populous of 924 in New York.
Fort Ann (town) ranks 759th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 335th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,225th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,387th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 759th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,582nd | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 859th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,023rd | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,117th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,544th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 843rd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 509th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,204th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 787th | 1,652 |
Fort Ann (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fort Ann (town)?
13 of the 57 figures for Fort Ann (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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