Population 60,108 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Otsego County
Household size in Otsego County
| Period | Otsego County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Otsego County are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.30, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Otsego County
| Period | Otsego County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Otsego County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Otsego County
| Period | Otsego County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Otsego County (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. Otsego County has a lower share of single-parent households than most New York counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Otsego County
Renters in Otsego County
| Period | Otsego County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Otsego County rent their homes (26.1%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 47.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Otsego County
| Period | Otsego County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Otsego County: 19.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Otsego County
| Period | Otsego County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Otsego County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Otsego County
| Period | Otsego County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $705 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $799 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $816 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $939 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$234 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Otsego County pays $939 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $234 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Otsego County
Bachelor's degrees in Otsego County
| Period | Otsego County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Otsego County as nationally: 33.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in New York as a whole (39.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Otsego County
| Period | Otsego County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Otsego County is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Otsego County
| Period | Otsego County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Otsego County than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Otsego County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego County | 2.38 | 42.0 | 9.1% | 26.1% | 19.9% | 1961 | $939 | 33.9% | 92.1% | 6.4% |
| Chenango County | 2.31 | 45.8 | 10.8% | 24.6% | 18.2% | 1965 | $910 | 19.9% | 89.8% | 6.1% |
| Schoharie County | 2.26 | 46.8 | 8.6% | 23.6% | 22.1% | 1969 | $1,013 | 27.8% | 92.2% | 5.0% |
| Cortland County | 2.26 | 39.0 | 11.1% | 33.7% | 10.0% | 1961 | $1,046 | 28.3% | 90.4% | 4.7% |
| Albany County | 2.27 | 40.3 | 9.1% | 43.4% | 9.1% | 1966 | $1,421 | 46.7% | 93.5% | 5.4% |
| Tompkins County | 2.11 | 36.3 | 8.1% | 45.9% | 9.9% | 1971 | $1,436 | 61.0% | 95.4% | 5.7% |
| Rensselaer County | 2.36 | 41.4 | 11.5% | 35.2% | 11.4% | 1964 | $1,209 | 37.3% | 92.3% | 5.4% |
| Berkshire County | 2.18 | 47.3 | 10.7% | 30.1% | 16.0% | 1956 | $1,361 | 39.5% | 94.0% | 5.4% |
| Yates County | 2.48 | 43.1 | 7.9% | 22.8% | 23.5% | 1965 | $892 | 25.7% | 83.9% | 3.0% |
| Franklin County | 2.23 | 47.6 | 9.8% | 29.9% | 8.9% | 1962 | $1,211 | 40.0% | 94.4% | 5.4% |
| Middlesex County | 2.56 | 40.3 | 8.3% | 38.7% | 5.9% | 1962 | $2,208 | 59.5% | 93.0% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Otsego County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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