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East Worcester

New York · 270 residents · 2.514 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $108,800. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
+2%since 2023
from 265 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
107 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 105 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−2%since 2023
from 42.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
19723326830333920202024East Worcester
2024270
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,520
−13%since 2023
from $33,774 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+21%since 2023
from 0.317 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade20.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $97,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.5%(65)
Diversity Score46.3%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(199)
Black6.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.6%(42)
Diversity Score53.3%(144)
Diversity Score
53
+15%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−16%since 2023
from 28.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% 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%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Female
57.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% 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
96.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Worcester, New York?

East Worcester, New York has about 270 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is East Worcester, New York expensive?

In East Worcester, New York, the median home is worth about $108,800.

How educated are people in East Worcester, New York?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Worcester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 27.0% of people in East Worcester, 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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