Fort Drum, NY is a small community in the northern part of New York State. With a population of 15,895 and a population density of 894 people per square mile it is one of the most concentrated communities in the state. The US Population density is 93 people per square mile. Fort Drum has some notable businesses including Fort Drum Commissary, Dental Care Center, and Goodyear Tire. There are also many year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and snowmobiling in the nearby Adirondack Mountains region. Other local organizations include the Salvation Army and American Legion. If you're looking for some local sporting events there's always the Fort Drum Open Bowling Tournament or you can watch a movie at Fort Drum Cinema. This small town has something for everyone!
The population in Fort Drum is 15,895. There are 1,108 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fort Drum is 22.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fort Drum is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fort Drum
- 62.4% are married
- 4.1% are divorced
- 56.6% are married with children
- 23.5% have children, but are single
Race in Fort Drum
- 53.6% are White
- 14.6% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 22.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.2% Two or more races
- 1.9% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander