Otsego County Summary

Life in Otsego County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Otsego County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Otsego County:

  • The population in Otsego County is 59,678.

  • The median home value in Otsego County is $198,621.

  • The median income in Otsego County is $65,778.

  • The median rent in Otsego County is $927.

  • The unemployment rate in Otsego County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Otsego County is 13.0%.

  • The average high in Otsego County is 61.0° and there are 95.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Otsego County

List Of Cities & Towns in Otsego County

Oneonta, NY Population 14,097

West End, NY Population 2,142

Cooper, NY Population 2,034

Richfield Springs, NY Population 1,240

Unadilla, NY Population 945

Otego, NY Population 845

Worcester, NY Population 733

Edmeston, NY Population 574

Hartwick, NY Population 531

Cherry Valley, NY Population 516

Morris, NY Population 492

Schenevus, NY Population 487

Milford, NY Population 462

Gilbertsville, NY Population 337

Laurens, NY Population 186

Map Of Otsego County

Otsego County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Otsego County is 61.0°.

  • There are 72.23 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 95.6 inches of rain each year with 24.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:40 hours of sun each day in Otsego County.

StatOtsego County
Mean High61.0
Nice Days72.23
Rainfall95.6
Snowfall24.1
Sunny_hours3:40
61.0°
Average High
95.6
Inches of Rain

Otsego County Photos

Market St Oneonta New York Usa Panorama
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Otsego County Demographics

Population over time in Otsego County

The current population in Otsego County is 59,678. The population has decreased -1.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 58,952 -1.1%
2021 59,593 -0.6%
2020 59,972 -

Gender in Otsego County

  • Otsego County is 51.1% female with 30,521 female residents.

  • Otsego County is 48.9% male with 29,157 male residents.

Female
51.1% (30,521)
Male
48.9% (29,157)
Gender Otsego County NY USA
Female 51.1% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Otsego County

Otsego County is:

  • 89.4% White with 53,362 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 1,240 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 63 American Indian residents.

  • 1.5% Asian with 894 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 83 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 162 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 1,368 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.2% Hispanic with 2,506 Hispanic residents.

White
89.4% (53,362)
African American
2.1% (1,240)
American Indian
0.1% (63)
Asian
1.5% (894)
Hawaiian
0.1% (83)
Other
0.3% (162)
Two Or More
2.3% (1,368)
Hispanic
4.2% (2,506)

Table: Otsego County By Race

Race Otsego County NY USA
White 89.4% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 2.1% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.5% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.2% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Otsego County, New York

  • 4.6% of households in Otsego County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Otsego County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Otsego County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Otsego County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Otsego County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Otsego County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Otsego County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Otsego County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Otsego County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Otsego County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (2,718)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (2,659)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (5,417)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.4% (4,433)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.6% (6,948)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.5% (11,617)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (8,690)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.1% (10,177)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (3,633)
$200,000 or more
5.7% (3,381)
Income Otsego County NY USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.5% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.7% 15.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Otsego County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Otsego County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Otsego County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Otsego County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Otsego County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Otsego County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Otsego County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Otsego County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Otsego County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Otsego County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,790)
9-12th Grade
5% (2,983)
High School / GED
31% (18,500)
Some College
16% (9,548)
Associate's Degree
11% (6,564)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (10,742)
Master's Degree
11% (6,564)
Professional Degree
3% (1,790)
Doctorate Degree
2% (1,193)
Education Otsego County NY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 31% 25% 26%
Some College 16% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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