East Worcester, NY Demographics

A map of East Worcester's Population by Race

East Worcester, New York has an estimated population of 270, a large decrease from the 327 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.7% White, 15.2% Multiracial, 6.7% Black, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Worcester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Worcester has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Worcester, that probability was 7.7% in 2020 and 42.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Worcester is ranked the 1175th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Worcester was ranked the 1169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Worcester's White Population

199 residents of East Worcester, or 73.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Worcester is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Worcester ranks 48th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Worcester's White population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. White residents' share of East Worcester's population has decreased from 96.0% to 73.7%.

East Worcester is more White than neighboring Jefferson (52.5% White). East Worcester is less White than neighboring Worcester (74.7% White), Richmondville (91.2% White), Westford (100% White), and Schenevus (91.8% White).

East Worcester's Black Population

18 residents of East Worcester, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Worcester is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Worcester ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Worcester's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 18. Black residents' share of East Worcester's population has increased from 0.0% to 6.7%.

East Worcester is more Black than neighboring Worcester (0.2% Black), Richmondville (0.6% Black), Westford (0% Black), Jefferson (0% Black), and Schenevus (0% Black).

East Worcester's Asian Population

0 residents of East Worcester, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Worcester is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Worcester ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Worcester's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of East Worcester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Worcester is less Asian than neighboring Jefferson (4.5% Asian).

East Worcester's Hispanic Population

11 residents of East Worcester, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Worcester is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Worcester ranks 1240th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Worcester's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Worcester's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.1%.

East Worcester is more Hispanic than neighboring Richmondville (2.7% Hispanic), and Westford (0% Hispanic). East Worcester is less Hispanic than neighboring Worcester (22.2% Hispanic), Jefferson (10.2% Hispanic), and Schenevus (7.4% Hispanic).

East Worcester's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of East Worcester, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Worcester is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Worcester ranks 1002nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Worcester's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of East Worcester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

East Worcester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Worcester (0% Native American/Other), Richmondville (0% Native American/Other), Westford (0% Native American/Other), and Jefferson (0% Native American/Other). East Worcester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Schenevus (0.8% Native American/Other).

East Worcester's Multiracial Population

41 residents of East Worcester, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Worcester is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Worcester ranks 752nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Worcester's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 310.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Worcester's population has increased from 3.1% to 15.2%.

East Worcester is more Multiracial than neighboring Worcester (2.9% Multiracial), Richmondville (5.5% Multiracial), Westford (0% Multiracial), and Schenevus (0% Multiracial). East Worcester is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (32.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.