Fly Creek, New York Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fly Creek, New York had a total population of 114, the 1251st largest community in New York. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 29.4% is notably above the national average.
Fly Creek Quick Facts
How Fly Creek Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 205 | 114 | -44.4% |
| Median home value | $162,000 | $175,000 | +8.0% |
How Fly Creek Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Fly Creek Rankings in New York
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Other Cities in Otsego County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | 15,045 | $61,111 | 16.6% | $184,100 |
| Cooperstown | 2,220 | $76,000 | 11.6% | $380,900 |
| West End | 1,891 | $71,563 | 20.9% | $151,100 |
| Unadilla | 1,419 | $65,972 | 17.6% | $110,800 |
| Richfield Springs | 1,104 | $55,750 | 25.6% | $132,400 |
| Worcester | 1,032 | $64,474 | 35.9% | $145,700 |
| Otego | 936 | $78,804 | 6.8% | $186,100 |
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | 11.8% | $172,500 |
| Edmeston | 515 | $57,269 | 23.7% | $143,400 |
| Cherry Valley | 482 | $96,458 | 5.8% | $162,200 |
Cities Similar to Fly Creek
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine | 107 | N/A | $97,000 | 34.8% | 29.0% |
| South Edmeston | 107 | N/A | $129,200 | 4.8% | 28.0% |
| West Hampton Dunes | 107 | $250,000+ | $2,000,000+ | 79.6% | 4.7% |
| Conesus | 122 | $102,841 | $181,900 | 12.1% | 0.0% |
| Retsof | 102 | N/A | $114,300 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 114, Fly Creek'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
Fly Creek is a small community located in New York, within Otsego County. The total population is 114. It ranks as the 1251st most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fly Creek is 69.6 years. This is 75% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Fly Creek. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 29.4%. This is 362% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $175,000. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $423,800. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 54.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Fly Creek was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
36.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 64.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Fly Creek, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Fly Creek, New York?
Fly Creek, New York has a population of 114 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fly Creek, NY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Fly Creek — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Fly Creek, NY?
The ACS sample for Fly Creek recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Fly Creek, New York?
Fly Creek's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Fly Creek, NY?
The median home value in Fly Creek is $175,000.
How educated is Fly Creek, New York?
36.0% of adults (25+) in Fly Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.