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Fort Covington CDP, NY

ZIP 12937 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12937

12937 has a population of 1,340 with a median age of 39.9 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.1%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.1%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
8.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.0%+14% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.9%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
21.1%+30% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.0%-37% vs US avg
x
High school
38.3%+46% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.6%+40% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.1%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.5%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.8%-33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.7%+80% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.0%-43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.5%-56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.3%+699% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishFrenchFrench Canadian

Health & Community Indicators in 12937

Poverty Rate
20.7%+80% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.0%-43% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.5%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.9%+99% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
46.3%+699% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,340
Median age39.9
Poverty rate20.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.1%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born8.0%