CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5908
New York · Otsego County · 4,994 residents · 32.913 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 5908 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $187,100. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,994
+1%since 2020
from 4,966 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 151 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+15%since 2020
from 45.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,074
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,713 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,435
+35%since 2020
from $32,995 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−2%since 2020
from 0.444 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
Information8%
Public administration8%
Retail trade7.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
Construction6.3%
Wholesale trade6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$187,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $696 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−22%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(4,291)
Black3.5%(173)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(258)
Asian2.2%(108)
Other2.7%(136)
Diversity Score31%(1,541)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(4,111)
Black4.4%(222)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(409)
Asian1.1%(54)
Other4%(198)
Diversity Score39%(1,948)
Diversity Score
39
+26%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
−3%since 2020
from 22.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,994 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $79,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $187,100, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 14.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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