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Worcester

New York · 1,032 residents · 8.564 sq mi
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Worcester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,474. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $145,700. The poverty rate of 35.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
1,032
+1%since 2023
from 1,017 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 119 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−2%since 2023
from 35.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6469061K1K2K201020202024Worcester
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.5%(119)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(51)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(47)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912.1%(125)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.8%(142)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.7%(100)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(129)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.2%(126)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.1%(53)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.2%(74)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(35)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,474
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,731 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,266
+3%since 2023
from $28,509 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+12%since 2023
from 0.413 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(785)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(229)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(771)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(229)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(30)
Diversity Score
49
+11%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2011 – 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
Puerto Rican8.9%(92)
Guatemalan8.6%(89)
Ancestry
English16.3%(168)
Irish14.3%(148)
German13.7%(141)
Italian12.7%(131)
American9.4%(97)
French1.7%(18)
Greek1.6%(17)
Scottish0.9%(9)
Hungarian0.5%(5)
Dutch0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+3%since 2023
from 32.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% 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
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Female
57.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Foreign born
9.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married48.8%(182)
Married44.2%(165)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7%(26)
Women 15+
Never married32.1%(142)
Married37.3%(165)
Widowed17%(75)
Divorced13.6%(60)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worcester, New York?

Worcester, New York has about 1,032 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worcester, New York?

The typical household in Worcester, New York earns about $64,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worcester, New York expensive?

In Worcester, New York, the median home is worth about $145,700.

How educated are people in Worcester, New York?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Worcester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worcester, New York?

About 35.9% of people in Worcester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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