Otego, New York Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Otego?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Otego is 939. Otego, New York is the 10,488th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Otego?

The peak population of Otego was in 1990, when its population was 1,068. In 1990, Otego was the 9,496th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 10,488th largest city in the US. Otego is currently 12.1% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is Otego shrinking?

Otego has shrunk 10.3% since the year 2000. Otego, New York's growth is below average. 70% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Otego, New York?

The total voting age population of Otego, New York, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 784. The voting age population is 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

What percentage of Otego, New York residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 22.8% of the residents of Otego are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Otego, New York?

The racial demographics of Otego are 93.6% White, 3.8% Two or more races, 1.8% Asian and 0.8% Black. Additionally, 0.2% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Otego, New York residents are below the poverty line?

In Otego, 8.4% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 9.7%. On a per-household basis, 8.6% of families are below the poverty line in Otego.

What percentage of Otego, New York residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 64.8% of Otego residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Otego, New York residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 95.0% of Otego residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 34.1% have a bachelor's degree and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Otego, New York residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Otego residents aged 5 and older, 2.2% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.0% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.8% speak an Indo-European language, and 1.4% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Otego, New York?

The unemployment rate in Otego is 0.6%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Otego, New York residents work for the government?

In Otego, 16.3% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Otego, New York?

The median household income in Otego is $51,538.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Otego, New York?

In Otego, 61.4% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Otego, New York?

Renters occupy 38.6% of housing units in Otego.

What percentage of Otego, New York housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Otego, 43.0% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Otego, New York housing units were built after 2000?

In Otego, 3.0% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.

What is the median monthly rent in Otego, New York?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Otego is $670.

What percentage of households in Otego, New York have broadband internet?

In Otego, 85.2% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Otego Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	939	10,488
2020	946	10,441
2019	928	10,644
2018	935	10,606
2017	936	10,602
2016	959	10,491
2015	973	10,428
2014	984	10,382
2013	994	10,332
2012	998	10,318
2011	1,003	10,304
2010	1,010	10,265
2000	1,047	9,984
1990	1,068	9,496