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Owego

New York · 3,896 residents · 2.548 sq mi
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Owego has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $91,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,896
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,529 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,535 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+3%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Owego
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,288
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,742 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,886
+34%since 2000
from $17,068 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
50.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(3,596)
Black1.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(94)
Asian1.5%(59)
Other3.6%(139)
Diversity Score21.1%(823)
Diversity Score
21
+116%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owego, New York?

Owego, New York has about 3,896 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Owego, New York earns about $51,288 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 $91,900, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Owego, New York?

About 23.5% 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 11.3% 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 546 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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