Otego town is located in Otsego County New York. Otego town has a 2024 population of 2,669. Otego town is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -2.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,749 in 2020.
The average household income in Otego town is $81,801 with a poverty rate of 12.6%. The median age in Otego town is 46.5 years: 45.2 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Otego town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,499 | 91.01% |
| Two or more races | 121 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 98 | 3.57% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.69% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,165 | 2.33 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 607 | 2.99 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 430 | 1.11 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 102 | 3.43 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 26 | 2.96 | 15.4 | 84.6 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 164 | 8.42% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 9.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 245 | 12.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 275 | 14.12% |
| High School Graduate | 826 | 42.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 245 | 12.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,792 | 1,620 | 430 |
| Asian | 84 | 84 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 57 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,875 | $65,156 | $67,963 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,563 | $86,293 | $95,048 |
| High School Graduate | $51,850 | $55,081 | $50,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,719 | $28,542 | $15,547 |
| Overall | $52,946 | $55,069 | $52,279 |
| Some College | $41,406 | $48,800 | $33,854 |
$52,946
Average Earnings
$55,069
Average Male
$52,279
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.31% of Otego town residents speak only English, while 5.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,491 | 333 | 13.37% |
| Multiple | 121 | 8 | 6.61% |
| Black | 19 | 5 | 26.32% |
12.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.7%
Male Poverty Rate
19.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Otego town is Black, with 26.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Otego town is Multiple, with 6.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.31% |
| Some College | 0.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.66% |
| Male Employed | 0.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,185 | $102,641 |
| Households | $72,716 | $81,801 |
| Married Families | $105,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,263 | $45,797 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
180
Number of Veterans
178
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 7.98% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 45.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.05%
Born in Otego town
94.06%
Native Born
5.94%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
5.39%
Naturalized
94.06% of Otego town residents were born in the United States, with 86.05% having been born in New York. 0.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,534 | -27 | -1.05% |
| 2028 | 2,561 | -27 | -1.04% |
| 2027 | 2,588 | -27 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 2,615 | -27 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 2,642 | -27 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 2,669 | -27 | -1% |
| 2023 | 2,696 | -27 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 2,723 | -19 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 2,742 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 2,749 | -128 | -4.45% |
| 2019 | 2,877 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 2,892 | -16 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 2,908 | -25 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 2,933 | -34 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 2,967 | -38 | -1.26% |
| 2014 | 3,005 | -36 | -1.18% |
| 2013 | 3,041 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 3,056 | -17 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 3,073 | -28 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 3,101 | 0 | 0% |