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Ticonderoga, NY
Census-designated place in Essex County, New York.
Population
3,260
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
763
ZIP codes
0
Ticonderoga and its ZIP codes
Ticonderoga at a glance
- Ticonderoga is 81% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,938 a year, 36% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,200 (63% below New York) and median rent is $847 a month.
Local data for Ticonderoga, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ticonderoga, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,938
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$158,200
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (618), German Americans (334), French Americans (278).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Ticonderoga.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,784
15,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,868
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $7,110 per person
How people get to work
Ticonderoga, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.4%
- Carpooled20.9%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ticonderoga, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,057
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
154
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ticonderoga, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Ticonderoga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Benson, VTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Port HenryCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Brandon, VTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| Schroon LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Middlebury, VTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 14.2 |
| WitherbeeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| East Middlebury, VTCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Fair Haven, VTCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| MinevilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Castleton Four Corners, VTCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| WhitehallVillage | 19 mi | 5.6 |
| Castleton, VTCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| PottersvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| Pittsford, VTCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2 |
| Proctor, VTCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| Bolton LandingCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ticonderoga, NY in?
- Ticonderoga is in Essex County, New York.
- What is the population of Ticonderoga, NY?
- About 3,260 people live in Ticonderoga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ticonderoga?
- Nearby places include Benson, VT (11 mi), Port Henry (14 mi), Brandon, VT (17 mi), Schroon Lake (17 mi), Middlebury, VT (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023