New Lisbon, Otsego County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for New Lisbon, 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 New Lisbon, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in New Lisbon, New York. The estimated population of New Lisbon, New York is 1,403 people, with a median age of 50.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,403
+12.42%
+31.37%
2020
1,248
+2.46%
-
2019
1,218
+8.94%
-
2018
1,118
+4.68%
-
2017
1,068
- -

Population of New Lisbon, 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
89.2%
96.5%
-7.56%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
9.6%
1.7%
+464.71%
Asian
0.6%
0.8%
-25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
0.6%
-50.00%
Other
0.3%
0.3%
0.00%

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 New Lisbon, 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 50.9 -4.5% 52.7 -1.68% 49.4 -6.44%
2020 53.3 +17.4% 53.6 +18.32% 52.8 +16.3%
2019 45.4 -2.58% 45.3 -7.36% 45.4 +1.11%
2018 46.6 -2.1% 48.9 +1.66% 44.9 -4.87%
2017 47.6 - 48.1 - 47.2 -

The median age of New Lisbon, 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 39 +128.17% 58 +54.68% 110 76
10 to 19 33 71.48% 56 -2.48% 33 54
20 to 29 82 +14.93% 49 +131.47% 90 123
30 to 39 46 +15.75% 55 -11.18% 50 46
40 to 49 69 -4.08% 81 -44.04% 62 50
50 to 59 144 -0.3% 83 +22.93% 139 98
60 to 69 56 +109.18% 132 -22.57% 140 104
70+ 51 +136.73% 34 +197.02% 112 116

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of New Lisbon, New York is $73,750.00.

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 New Lisbon.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $80,750.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in New Lisbon, 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 New Lisbon, New York is currently $87,649.00.

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.

7.60% of households in New Lisbon 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 New Lisbon against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.60%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    25.62%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.30%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.77%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in New Lisbon is $37,332.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in New Lisbon, 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 New Lisbon 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
    17.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

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

The total population of New Lisbon over the age of 16 is 1,164.

Of those people, a total of 60.40% 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 New Lisbon is 58.50%.

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 34 94.10% 9.40%
20 to 24 years 107 84.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 106 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 61 73.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 90 82.20% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 136 89.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 158 75.90% 14.20%
60 to 64 years 95 44.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 204 35.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 173 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in New Lisbon. 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 1,081 61.20% 3.30%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 44.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 70 52.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 98 55.10% 31.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,053 61.30% 0.80%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in New Lisbon is 681, with median earnings of $35,799.00.

Women in New Lisbon, New York earning approximately 72.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 681 $35,799.00
Male 339 $42,708.00
Female 342 $31,029.00

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 82 $95,833.00
Business and Financial 34 $46,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $88,929.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 47 $67,614.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $33,375.00
Healthcare Support 30 $42,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $13,289.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $4,583.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $21,250.00
Sales 49 $19,219.00
Office and Administrative Support 47 $44,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $37,228.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 49 $54,375.00
Production 45 $22,153.00
Transportation and Material Moving 28 $11,667.00

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 50 $108,750.00 32 $45,000.00
Business and Financial 14 $0.00 20 $45,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $88,929.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 36 $32,273.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00 21 $14,375.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 30 $42,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4 $0.00 36 $13,026.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 9 $0.00 23 $2,708.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $21,406.00 5 $0.00
Sales 30 $66,250.00 19 $16,023.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $0.00 38 $36,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 48 $36,196.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 49 $54,375.00 0 $0.00
Production 42 $22,361.00 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3 $0.00 25 $0.00

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 566 households in New Lisbon, with an average household size of 2.48 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 374 families in New Lisbon with an average family size of 3.07 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 298 53 23 192
Average Household Size 3.33 1.92 2.91 1.27
Total Families 298 53 23 0
Average Household Size 3.31 1.92 2.7 0

Poverty

Of the 374 families in New Lisbon, 3.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in New Lisbon:

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 707 housing units in New Lisbon, New York.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 566 80.06%
Vacant 141 19.94%

6.79% of the total 707 housing units in New Lisbon are rental units. This is approximately 48 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 500 are occupied by the owner - or 70.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in New Lisbon is $925.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in New Lisbon 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
    18
  • Less than $500
    12
  • $500 to $999
    18
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    7
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in New Lisbon is $159,700.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    17
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    117
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    97
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    71
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    150
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    44
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    297
  • 1940 to 1949
    7
  • 1950 to 1959
    22
  • 1960 to 1969
    19
  • 1970 to 1979
    58
  • 1980 to 1989
    62
  • 1990 to 1999
    125
  • 2000 to 2009
    82
  • 2010 to 2013
    35
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 New Lisbon that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2
  • 1 vehicle available
    201
  • 2 vehicles available
    225
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    138

Commuting to Work

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

30.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in New Lisbon.

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
    19
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    77
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    56
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    95
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    82
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    137
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    25
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    30
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    29

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for New Lisbon, New York in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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