Fort Edward is a very small village located in the state of New York. With a population of 3,138 people and three associated neighborhoods, Fort Edward is the 464th largest community in New York. Much of the housing stock in Fort Edward was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic villages in the country.

Fort Edward is home to a number of people employed in the armed forces. When you visit or walk around Fort Edward, some of the people you will bump into will be military people In and out of uniform, jogging, shopping and generally out and about town.

A relatively large number of people in Fort Edward telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.06% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Fort Edward’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, making it a very safe place to live.

As is often the case in a small village, Fort Edward doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The percentage of adults in Fort Edward with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.66% of adults in Fort Edward have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Fort Edward in 2022 was $34,273, which is lower middle income relative to New York, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $137,092 for a family of four. However, Fort Edward contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Fort Edward home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Fort Edward residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Fort Edward include Irish, English, French, Italian, and Dutch.

The most common language spoken in Fort Edward is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.