Owego town is located in Tioga County New York. Owego town has a 2024 population of 18,841. Owego town is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,750 in 2020.
The average household income in Owego town is $112,329 with a poverty rate of 12.27%. The median age in Owego town is 44.2 years: 42.1 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Owego town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,395 | 92.63% |
| Two or more races | 611 | 3.25% |
| Black or African American | 315 | 1.68% |
| Other race | 249 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 209 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,814 | 2.36 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 4,026 | 2.92 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 2,763 | 1.2 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Female | 728 | 3.31 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Male | 297 | 3.33 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 596 | 4.49% |
| Associates Degree | 2,177 | 16.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,813 | 21.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,964 | 14.8% |
| High School Graduate | 3,499 | 26.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 196 | 1.48% |
| Some College | 2,022 | 15.24% |
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 | 12,399 | 11,649 | 4,483 |
| 2+ Races | 328 | 317 | 104 |
| Black | 222 | 198 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 204 | 197 | 75 |
| Asian | 155 | 155 | 84 |
| Other Race | 57 | 50 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,340 | $106,579 | $58,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,699 | $116,183 | $80,147 |
| High School Graduate | $39,786 | $44,456 | $30,361 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,577 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,824 | $71,736 | $41,338 |
| Some College | $46,964 | $57,598 | $39,138 |
$56,824
Average Earnings
$71,736
Average Male
$41,338
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.9% of Owego town residents speak only English, while 3.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,975 | 2,062 | 12.15% |
| Multiple | 611 | 82 | 13.42% |
| Hispanic | 381 | 55 | 14.44% |
| Black | 280 | 49 | 17.5% |
| Asian | 209 | 43 | 20.57% |
12.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.21%
Male Poverty Rate
14.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Owego town is Asian, with 20.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Owego town is White, with 12.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.5% |
| High School | 13.04% |
| Some College | 9.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.03% |
| Female Employed | 8.21% |
| Male Employed | 3.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,525 | $131,896 |
| Households | $83,081 | $112,329 |
| Married Families | $118,289 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,806 | $71,965 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,032
Number of Veterans
935
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 398 |
| Second Gulf War | 174 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| Korea | 90 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 407 |
| 65 to 74 | 254 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 35 to 54 | 138 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,027 | 7.56% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 8.31% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
71.72%
Born in Owego town
96.93%
Native Born
3.07%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
96.93% of Owego town residents were born in the United States, with 71.72% having been born in New York. 1.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,126 | 57 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 19,069 | 57 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 19,012 | 57 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 18,955 | 57 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 18,898 | 57 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 18,841 | 57 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 18,784 | 57 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 18,727 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 18,738 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 18,750 | 97 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 18,653 | -139 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 18,792 | -101 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 18,893 | -13 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 18,906 | -134 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 19,040 | -198 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 19,238 | -131 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 19,369 | -108 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 19,477 | -257 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 19,734 | -56 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 19,790 | 0 | 0% |