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Ogdensburg

New York · 11,128 residents · 4.956 sq mi
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Ogdensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,148. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,700. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,128
−10%since 2000
from 12,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,245 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K13K14K1990201020202024Ogdensburg
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,148
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,954 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,651
+6%since 2000
from $16,650 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(10,168)
Black9.4%(1,161)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(769)
Asian0.7%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(4,480)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(9,652)
Black6.9%(765)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(389)
Asian0.8%(87)
Other2%(218)
Diversity Score29.9%(3,325)
Diversity Score
30
−18%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogdensburg, New York?

Ogdensburg, New York has about 11,128 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ogdensburg, New York?

The typical household in Ogdensburg, New York earns about $34,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ogdensburg, New York expensive?

In Ogdensburg, New York, the median home is worth about $66,700, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Ogdensburg, New York?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ogdensburg, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ogdensburg, New York?

About 21.8% of people in Ogdensburg, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ogdensburg, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ogdensburg, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,393 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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