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Otego

New York · 1,010 residents · 1.159 sq mi
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Otego has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,566. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,010
−4%since 2000
from 1,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
871 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7989381K1K1K1990201020202024Otego
2024936
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,566
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,004
+36%since 2000
from $17,624 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(937)
Black1.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(26)
Asian1.3%(13)
Other1.2%(12)
Diversity Score15.5%(156)
Diversity Score
15
+48%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otego, New York?

Otego, New York has about 1,010 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Otego, New York earns about $52,566 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 $131,300, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Otego, New York?

About 28.2% 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 10.8% of people in Otego, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Otego, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Otego, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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