Otsego County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Otsego County, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Otsego County, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Otsego County, New York. The estimated population of Otsego County, New York is 58,952 people, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look at the total population in Otsego County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
58,952
 -1.08% -2.96%
2020
59,593
 -0.63% -
2019
59,972
 -0.45% -
2018
60,244
 -0.83% -
2017
60,750
 - -

Population of Otsego County, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.4%
91.5%
 -1.20%
Black/African American
1.8%
1.7%
 +5.88%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
3.5%
 +11.43%
Asian
1.3%
1.3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.7%
 +29.41%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Otsego County, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 +0.48% 41.6 +1.22% 42.8 -0.47%
2020 42 -0.71% 41.1 -0.96% 43 -0.69%
2019 42.3 +0.71% 41.5 +0.73% 43.3 +0.46%
2018 42 0% 41.2 -0.48% 43.1 +0.7%
2017 42 - 41.4 - 42.8 -

The median age of Otsego County, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,625 -7.55% 2,661 -15.54% 2,428 2,270
10 to 19 4,192 -6.71% 4,531 -4.81% 3,909 4,315
20 to 29 4,681 -5.53% 4,967 -3.41% 4,426 4,798
30 to 39 2,765 +11.42% 2,591 +10.11% 3,081 2,862
40 to 49 3,316 -11.9% 3,502 -16.56% 2,931 2,955
50 to 59 4,393 -7.16% 4,361 -5.91% 4,086 4,107
60 to 69 3,899 +6.48% 4,333 -4.62% 4,154 4,134
70+ 3,470 +8.5% 4,463 +5.85% 3,771 4,725

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Otsego County, New York is $60,523.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Otsego County.

  • Under 25
    $31,818.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,071.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,461.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,925.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Otsego County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Otsego County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Otsego County, New York is currently $80,038.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.78% of households in Otsego County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Otsego County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Otsego County is $32,226.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Otsego County by the total population of Otsego County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Otsego County, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Otsego County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.95%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Otsego County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Otsego County over the age of 16 is 50,598.

Of those people, a total of 57.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Otsego County is 53.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 4,568 29.80% 9.80%
20 to 24 years 6,344 65.40% 9.20%
25 to 29 years 2,880 80.00% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 2,938 88.90% 6.10%
35 to 44 years 5,755 84.90% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 6,816 79.90% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 4,513 70.40% 7.70%
60 to 64 years 4,323 62.80% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 7,333 24.90% 6.60%
75 years and over 5,128 7.30% 6.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Otsego County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 46,881 56.80% 5.70%
Black or African American 994 52.80% 4.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 60 66.70% 35.00%
Asian 638 62.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 61 100.00% 0.00%
Other 353 51.60% 4.40%
Two or more races 1,611 62.90% 7.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,734 61.30% 10.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 46,112 56.80% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Otsego County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Otsego County is 27,118, with median earnings of $35,834.00.

Women in Otsego County, New York earning approximately 80.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 27,118 $35,834.00
Male 13,651 $39,505.00
Female 13,467 $31,734.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,716 $55,560.00
Business and Financial 817 $58,380.00
Computer and Mathematical 427 $54,554.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $51,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 165 $31,979.00
Community and Social Service 475 $36,518.00
Legal 95 $95,313.00
Educational and Library 2,452 $48,823.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 364 $43,478.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,199 $69,450.00
Healthcare Support 1,009 $24,806.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 261 $10,781.00
Law Enforcement 224 $63,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,883 $17,412.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,219 $30,550.00
Personal Care and Service 786 $13,056.00
Sales 3,077 $21,699.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,989 $31,142.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 491 $21,515.00
Construction and Extraction 1,388 $40,598.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 984 $48,200.00
Production 1,184 $38,352.00
Transportation and Material Moving 810 $34,929.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,580 $54,510.00 1,136 $56,395.00
Business and Financial 252 $63,553.00 565 $47,629.00
Computer and Mathematical 290 $51,458.00 137 $57,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 166 $37,143.00 27 $52,083.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $56,563.00 120 $30,417.00
Community and Social Service 160 $48,333.00 315 $32,413.00
Legal 51 $97,188.00 44 $71,250.00
Educational and Library 703 $54,648.00 1,749 $47,739.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 219 $44,550.00 145 $38,958.00
Healthcare Practitioners 597 $98,438.00 1,602 $67,790.00
Healthcare Support 130 $31,071.00 879 $23,996.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 172 $10,833.00 89 $4,961.00
Law Enforcement 217 $64,042.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 945 $22,399.00 938 $12,923.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 915 $32,334.00 304 $15,833.00
Personal Care and Service 217 $19,375.00 569 $12,909.00
Sales 1,407 $42,279.00 1,670 $14,710.00
Office and Administrative Support 575 $35,559.00 2,414 $30,654.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 429 $22,404.00 62 $10,833.00
Construction and Extraction 1,333 $39,646.00 55 $46,736.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 977 $48,250.00 7 $44,583.00
Production 883 $37,815.00 301 $44,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 741 $37,216.00 69 $12,321.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 22,448 households in Otsego County, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 14,142 families in Otsego County with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 10,965 1,237 1,940 8,306
Average Household Size 2.97 3.16 3.34 1.26
Total Families 10,965 1,237 1,940 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.8 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 14,142 families in Otsego County, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Otsego County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 30,014 housing units in Otsego County, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 22,448 74.79%
Vacant 7,566 25.21%

18.27% of the total 30,014 housing units in Otsego County are rental units. This is approximately 5,485 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 16,568 are occupied by the owner - or 55.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Otsego County is $863.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Otsego County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    395
  • Less than $500
    447
  • $500 to $999
    3,234
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,443
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    262
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    19
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    15
  • $3,000 or more
    65

Property Value

The median value of a property in Otsego County is $154,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Otsego County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,134
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,935
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,868
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3,151
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,028
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,614
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    615
  • $1,000,000 or more
    223

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Otsego County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Otsego County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    12,571
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,355
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,231
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,973
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,648
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,243
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,699
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,195
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,020
  • 2014 or later
    79

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Otsego County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,676
  • 1 vehicle available
    8,165
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,477
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,130

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Otsego County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Otsego County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Otsego County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,177
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4,234
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,519
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,104
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,927
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,604
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,787
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    965
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    558
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,257
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    993
  • 90 or more minutes
    673

Summary

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Places in Otsego County, New York

We have data for 32 places in Otsego County, New York. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.