Otsego County, New York
NY · FIPS 36077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,108 | — | #894 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,885 | -8.3% | #1,275 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,151 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $179,100 | -36.5% | #1,652 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $987 | -15.1% | #1,042 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -0.5% | #1,403 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Otsego County has a population of 60,108, making it the #894 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Otsego County is $68,885, ranking #1,275 out of 3,222 counties — 8.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Otsego County is $179,100 (-36.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $987/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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94.8% of residents in Otsego County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Otsego County, New York
Otsego County, New York has a total population of 60,108, making it the 894th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Otsego County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Otsego County is $68,885, which ranks #1,275 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Otsego County is $179,100, 36.5% below the national median. Renters in Otsego County pay a median gross rent of $987 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Otsego County, 34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.0 min.
Otsego County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Otsego County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.