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. A street in Ynysybwl, Wales, relatively stereotypical of a small town A town is usually an urban area which is not considered to rank as a city. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of New York. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The War of 1812 was a conflict fought in North America between the United States and Great Britain. ...

The Town of Fort Covington is on the county's northern border and is New York State's northernmost community. State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ...

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. 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Constable is a town located in Franklin County, New York. ...

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. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...

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. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

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. Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

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. The per capita income for an area may be defined as the total personal income in an area, divided by the number of people in that area. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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.