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Otter Lake

New York · 109 residents · 0.472 sq mi
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Otter Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2021. Median home value is $231,300. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% 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

109
+63%vs 2021
vs 67 in 2021
2020 – 2024
231 / sq mi
+63%vs 2021
vs 142 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
62.7
+1%vs 2021
vs 62.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
63758810111320202024Otter Lake
202477
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$113,750
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $75,288 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
$45,715
−6%vs 2021
vs $48,613 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$231,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $226,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
80.7%
−19.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
19.3% rent
2.0
−32%vs 2021
vs 3.0 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(56)
Black11.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(3)
Diversity Score35.6%(24)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.3%(15)
Diversity Score29.7%(32)
30
−17%vs 2021
vs 36 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.3%
+17.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
32.8%
+15.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
−10%vs 2021
vs 30.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
71.9%
−11.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
17.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
53.7%
−7.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
51.4%
+31.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

61.3%
−14.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.1% in 2021
38.7%
+14.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.9% in 2021
9.3%
+9.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otter Lake, New York?

Otter Lake, New York has about 109 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Otter Lake, New York?

The typical household in Otter Lake, New York earns about $113,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otter Lake, New York expensive?

In Otter Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $231,300.

How educated are people in Otter Lake, New York?

About 40.3% 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 0.0% 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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