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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Owego

New York · 4,442 residents · 2.548 sq mi
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Owego has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $65,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,442
+14%vs 2000
vs 3,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,743 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 1,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−14%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,036
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,742 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,579
−26%vs 2000
vs $17,068 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $437 in 2000
US average: $450
53.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.1% in 2000
46.2% rent
2.5
+21%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,682)
Black1.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(71)
Asian1%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(382)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(4,383)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other0.4%(16)
Diversity Score5.2%(232)
5
−46%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owego, New York?

Owego, New York has about 4,442 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Owego, New York earns about $26,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owego, New York expensive?

In Owego, New York, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Owego, New York?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Owego, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owego, New York?

About 13.1% of people in Owego, 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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