Fort Covington, New York
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- Another location, called Covington, New York is in Wyoming County.
Fort Covington is a town located in Franklin County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,645. The name derives from a War of 1812 fortification.
The Town of Fort Covington is on the county's northern border and is New York State's northernmost community.
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History
In 1813 a blockhouse was built here to shelter wounded soldiers and to provide a winter headquarters. The Town of Fort Covington was formed in 1817 from the Town of Constable.
Geography
The north town line is the international border of Canada.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 95.2 km² (36.8 mi²). 95.2 km² (36.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,645 people, 621 households, and 466 families residing in the town. The population density is 17.3/km² (44.8/mi²). There are 706 housing units at an average density of 7.4/km² (19.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.43% White, 0.49% African American, 6.38% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 621 households out of which 34.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% are married couples living together, 10.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% are non-families. 21.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $31,532, and the median income for a family is $39,205. Males have a median income of $26,369 versus $22,011 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,932. 14.7% of the population and 10.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Fort Covington
- Fort Covington -- The name of a village within the town, incorporated in 1889. The community is located at the junction of Routes 37 and 42 and is a port of entry.
- Fort Covington Center -- A hamlet near the south town line on Route 42.
- Pike Creek -- A stream flowing northward through the town toward the St. Lawrence River.