South Edmeston, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 107, South Edmeston'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

South Edmeston is a small community located in New York, within Otsego County. The total population is 107. It ranks as the 1252nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Edmeston is 31.5 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. 13.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 28.0%. This is 100% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in South Edmeston, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $129,200. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $423,800. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 84% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in South Edmeston is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.3% vs 52.8%).

Education

4.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 88% 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 72.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Edmeston, 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.