East Durham, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 495, East Durham's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

East Durham is a small community located in New York, within Greene County. The total population is 495. It ranks as the 1062nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Durham is 40.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.8 years. With 32.5% of the population under 18, East Durham has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Durham is $82,813. This is 4% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in East Durham, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $193,100. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, East Durham is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 73% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Durham is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%. Notably, 15.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Durham, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.