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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Owego

New York · 3,911 residents · 2.548 sq mi
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Owego has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,742. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value is $65,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,911
−12%since 1990
from 4,442 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,535 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,743 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+16%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Owego
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,742
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,036 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,068
+36%since 1990
from $12,579 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,700
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$437
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
50.1%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
49.9% rent
2.1
−17%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(4,383)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian0.7%(32)
Diversity Score5.2%(232)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,682)
Black1.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(71)
Asian1%(40)
Diversity Score9.8%(382)
10
+87%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Owego, New York?

Owego, New York has about 3,911 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Owego, New York earns about $31,742 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 $65,700, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Owego, New York?

About 22.6% 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 13.9% of people in Owego, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owego, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Owego, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 531 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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