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CITY · 2010 ACS

Worcester

New York · 1,113 residents · 8.564 sq mi
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Worcester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,271. Population has fallen 30% since 2011, a loss of 487 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $128,500. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,113
−30%vs 2011
vs 1,600 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
−30%vs 2011
vs 187 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+8%vs 2011
vs 42.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6469061K1K2K201020202024Worcester
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,271
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,329 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,521
+1%vs 2011
vs $20,387 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.399 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $140,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $632 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−28.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.1% in 2011
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 29.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−6%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,509)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(44)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.2%(35)
Diversity Score13.7%(218)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,040)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(49)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.7%(30)
Diversity Score18.1%(202)
Diversity Score
18
+33%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 30.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Female
52.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worcester, New York?

Worcester, New York has about 1,113 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Worcester, New York earns about $44,271 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 $128,500, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Worcester, New York?

About 17.9% 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 13.9% of people in Worcester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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