Population 582 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Otselic
Household size in South Otselic
| Period | South Otselic | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in South Otselic holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.69, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 South Otselic
| Period | South Otselic | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 41.4, the median age in South Otselic is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's.
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 South Otselic
| Period | South Otselic | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in South Otselic as they are nationally: 11.9%, against 11.6%.
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 South Otselic
Renters in South Otselic
| Period | South Otselic | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.4% of households in South Otselic rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About six in ten owners (59.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 South Otselic
| Period | South Otselic | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in South Otselic: 27.9% 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.
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 South Otselic
| Period | South Otselic | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +18 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in South Otselic is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Even so, homes here are newer than in New York overall, where the median home dates to 1961.
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 South Otselic
| Period | South Otselic | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $525 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $604 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $540 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $893 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$368 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in South Otselic runs $893 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 23.4% of household income on rent, comfortably 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 South Otselic
Bachelor's degrees in South Otselic
| Period | South Otselic | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Otselic: 13.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 South Otselic
| Period | South Otselic | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Otselic is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 South Otselic
| Period | South Otselic | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Otselic runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
South Otselic compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Otselic | 2.80 | 41.4 | 11.9% | 16.4% | 27.9% | 1967 | $893 | 13.8% | 91.9% | 9.0% |
| North Pitcher | 2.32 | 50.6 | 9.8% | 11.6% | 28.8% | 1974 | $895 | 12.5% | 89.7% | 6.5% |
| Otselic Center | 2.55 | 46.5 | 10.3% | 12.6% | 31.3% | 1973 | $883 | 12.5% | 91.1% | 6.2% |
| Lincklaen | 2.29 | 49.8 | 12.8% | 14.7% | 29.6% | 1970 | $879 | 14.6% | 89.5% | 5.4% |
| North Pharsalia | 2.69 | 43.7 | 10.5% | 14.1% | 27.2% | 1971 | $904 | 13.4% | 91.3% | 8.7% |
| Pitcher | 2.25 | 51.7 | 10.6% | 12.1% | 29.7% | 1972 | $881 | 12.8% | 89.6% | 5.7% |
| Pharsalia | 2.21 | 51.5 | 5.9% | 16.6% | 38.4% | 1969 | $968 | 14.9% | 87.9% | 8.5% |
| Otselic | 2.40 | 48.5 | 6.9% | 25.5% | 24.6% | 1977 | $584 | 17.7% | 83.5% | 3.6% |
| Georgetown | 2.27 | 48.8 | 6.3% | 19.6% | 31.9% | 1968 | $712 | 20.5% | 89.5% | 2.8% |
| East Pharsalia | 2.14 | 54.1 | 5.5% | 9.5% | 32.0% | 1979 | $1,159 | 12.1% | 88.3% | 6.6% |
| South Plymouth | 2.50 | 46.9 | 8.6% | 11.0% | 24.3% | 1974 | $978 | 13.8% | 90.5% | 7.7% |
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 South Otselic. 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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