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East Worcester

New York · 270 residents · 2.51 sq mi
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East Worcester is a city of 270 people in New York. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 27.0% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Median home value sits at $108,800. The foreign-born share is 0%.

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

270
+2%since 2023
from 265 in 2023
2020 – 2024
107 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 105 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.0
−2%since 2023
from 42.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.51 sq mi
Population, 20202024
19723326830333920202024East Worcester
2024270
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(19)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.6%(26)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.9%(16)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4430%(81)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.4%(12)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(40)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.1%(38)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(12)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
27.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$108,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $97,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
91.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
8.5% rent
21.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.55 people
−10%since 2023
from 2.82 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
35.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.5%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(199)
Black6.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.6%(42)
53
+15%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican4.1%(11)
Ancestry
English39.6%(107)
German15.9%(43)
American13.7%(37)
Irish7.4%(20)
Dutch2.6%(7)
Italian0.4%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
17.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
−16%since 2023
from 28.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
89.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
92.2%
US average: 74.6%
16.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
47.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
57.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
86.7%
US average: 87.7%
96.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married6.8%(7)
Married58.3%(60)
Widowed5.8%(6)
Divorced29.1%(30)
Women 15+
Never married8.8%(10)
Married56.6%(64)
Widowed23%(26)
Divorced11.5%(13)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
59.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.8%
US average: 13.8%
18.5%
US average: 18.4%
29.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
61.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
51.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(19)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 19 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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