East Worcester, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 270, East Worcester'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 Worcester is a small community located in New York, within Otsego County. The total population is 270. It ranks as the 1175th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Worcester is 42.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 27.0%. This is 93% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 13.4%. This is 111% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $108,800. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $423,800. 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 68% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Worcester is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.7%. The Black or African American population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 17.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Worcester, 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.