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Old Forge, NY
Census-designated place in Herkimer County, New York.
Population
574
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
321
ZIP codes
0
Old Forge and its ZIP codes
Old Forge at a glance
- The median household income is $75,076, 13% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $322,800 (24% below New York) and median rent is $1,164 a month.
Local data for Old Forge, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Old Forge, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,076
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$322,800
Median rent
$1,164/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
51.1%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
40.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (181), Irish Americans (169), Scottish Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Herkimer County. PPP loans are for Old Forge.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,591
15,878 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,996
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $6,769 per person
How people get to work
Old Forge, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.0%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home29.0%
Average one-way commute: 40.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Old Forge, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,704
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
326
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 6°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Old Forge, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Old Forge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThendaraCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Eagle BayCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Otter LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| White LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Port LeydenVillage | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Lyons FallsVillage | 21 mi | 1 |
| TurinVillage | 23 mi | 1 |
| BoonvilleVillage | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| CroghanVillage | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| ConstablevilleVillage | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| LowvilleVillage | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| RemsenVillage | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.4 |
| CastorlandVillage | 30 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Old Forge, NY in?
- Old Forge is in Herkimer County, New York.
- What is the population of Old Forge, NY?
- About 574 people live in Old Forge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Old Forge?
- Nearby places include Thendara (1.4 mi), Eagle Bay (8.6 mi), Otter Lake (11 mi), White Lake (15 mi), Port Leyden (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023