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East Durham

New York · 495 residents · 3.443 sq mi
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East Durham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,813. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
495
−10%since 2023
from 547 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
144 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 159 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
−5%since 2023
from 42.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
44351158064871620202024East Durham
2024495
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,813
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,341 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,798
−9%since 2023
from $29,558 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
+15%since 2023
from 0.217 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,100
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
50.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.4%(177)
Diversity Score62.5%(342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other36.2%(179)
Diversity Score66.5%(329)
Diversity Score
66
+6%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+23%since 2023
from 24.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
41.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
Female
32.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Durham, New York?

East Durham, New York has about 495 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Durham, New York?

The typical household in East Durham, New York earns about $82,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Durham, New York expensive?

In East Durham, New York, the median home is worth about $193,100.

How educated are people in East Durham, New York?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Durham, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Durham, New York?

About 7.7% of people in East Durham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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