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Otter Lake

New York · 77 residents · 0.472 sq mi
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Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 32 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $251,800. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−29%since 2023
from 109 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
163 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 231 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
−20%since 2023
from 62.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
63758810111320202024Otter Lake
202477
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$67,445
−2%since 2023
from $68,621 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
+9%since 2023
from 0.500 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance35.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical26.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services9.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $262,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
81.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(103)
Black3.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score13.2%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(71)
Black5.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(2)
Diversity Score18.3%(14)
Diversity Score
18
+39%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+3%since 2023
from 32.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Female
55.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otter Lake, New York?

Otter Lake, New York has about 77 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Otter Lake, New York expensive?

In Otter Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $251,800.

How educated are people in Otter Lake, New York?

About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Otter Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otter Lake, New York?

About 5.2% of people in Otter Lake, 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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