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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Otego

New York · 1,068 residents · 1.159 sq mi
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Otego has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $79,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,068
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
921 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7989381K1K1K1990201020202024Otego
2024936
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,208
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,725
−28%vs 2000
vs $17,624 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.8%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$79,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$381
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $502 in 2000
US average: $450
71.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.0% in 2000
28.8% rent
2.6
+30%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(996)
Black2.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2%(21)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(110)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,047)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score6.2%(66)
6
−41%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+54%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otego, New York?

Otego, New York has about 1,068 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Otego, New York earns about $30,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otego, New York expensive?

In Otego, New York, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Otego, New York?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Otego, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otego, New York?

About 4.8% of people in Otego, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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