Fort Drum Cdp, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 12123 people, 2253 households, and 2203 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 479.8 people per square mile (185.25/kmē), it is the 163rd least populated census designated place in terms of population density. There were 2280 housing units at an average density of 90.2 per square mile (34.83/kmē). The average household size was 3.33 persons, and the average family size was 3.36 persons. In the census designated place the population is diverse age-wise, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 37.5% from 18 to 24, 36% from 25 to 44, 1.5% from 45 to 64, and 0.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 186.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 235.4 males. The median age was 22.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Fort Drum Cdp was 22.6 and 22.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 64.17% White, 19.78% Black or African American, 0.83% American Indian, 2.4% Asian, 0.69% Native Hawaiian, 4.52% from two or more races and 7.61% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $31699, making it the 181st lowest census designated place by median household income in New York. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $31202, it is 27th poorest census designated place by median family income in New York. The per capita income for the census designated place was $13395, it is New York's 42nd poorest census designated place by per capita income. The median income was $16738, Median income for males is $17559, compared with $12848 for females.
In 2000, 2871 pupils and students, of which 1586 are male and 1285 are female, 23.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 280 nursery or pri school, 246 kindergarten, 1116 elementary school, 350 high school and 879 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 605 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 605 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 603 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 603 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 609 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 611 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 616 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 624 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 627 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 625 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 623 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 168 | 112 | 280 |
| Kindergarten | 140 | 106 | 246 |
| Elementary school | 558 | 558 | 1116 |
| High school | 234 | 116 | 350 |
| College or graduate school | 486 | 393 | 879 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Drum CDP, New York | $31699 | $31202 | $13395 |
| Jefferson County, New York | $34006 | $39296 | $16202 |
| New York, United States | $43393 | $51691 | $23389 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |