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Ogdensburg

New York · 10,064 residents · 4.956 sq mi
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Ogdensburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,166. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,300 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,100. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,064
−19%since 2000
from 12,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,031 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+11%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K13K14K1990201020202024Ogdensburg
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,166
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,954 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,253
+46%since 2000
from $16,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(8,565)
Black6.3%(635)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(425)
Asian0.8%(82)
Other2.7%(268)
Diversity Score32%(3,221)
Diversity Score
32
−12%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogdensburg, New York?

Ogdensburg, New York has about 10,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ogdensburg, New York earns about $50,166 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 $71,100, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Ogdensburg, New York?

About 15.3% 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 21.0% 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 3,457 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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