Otego, NY

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    2024 Population
    936
    US Senator
    Chuck Schumer
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    44
    2% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.84%
    73.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,804
    2.47% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $186,100
    7.08% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    437
    16.3% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Otego, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Otego, NY are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Otego, NY was $186,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%.

    Most people in Otego, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Otego, NY was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNew YorkOtsego County, NYOneonta, NYOtsego, Schoharie, Oneida (South) & Herkimer (South) Counties PUMA, NY

    Population & Diversity

    Otego, NY is home to a population of 936 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.641% of Otego, NY residents were born outside of the country (6 people).

    In 2024, there were 27.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (848 people) in Otego, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 26 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Otego, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Otego, NY was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Otego, NY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      848 ± 172
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      31 ± 24
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      26 ± 34
    2.24%
    Hispanic Population
    21 people

    In 2024, there were 27.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (848 people) in Otego, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 26 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.24% of the people in Otego, NY are hispanic (21 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Otego, NY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      492,198 ± 17,010 people
    2. China
      414,597 ± 15,642 people
    3. Jamaica
      229,554 ± 11,695 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.641%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6 people
    0.933%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    9 people

    As of 2024, 0.641% of Otego, NY residents (6 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Otego, NY was 0.933%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Korea
      18 ± 30
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      17 ± 25
    3. Vietnam
      15 ± 25

    Otego, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Otego, NY.

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    Health

    98.3% of the population of Otego, NY has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 0.962% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.6% were men and 47.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.1% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.6% were men and 47.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    1.71%
    Uninsured
    45.1%
    Employer Coverage
    17.7%
    Medicaid
    19.8%
    Medicare
    14.7%
    Non-Group
    0.962%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Otego, NY grew by 37.5% from 1.24% to 1.71%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Otego, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Otego, NY employs 437 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Otego, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (95 people), Educational Services (79 people), and Construction (55 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($81,406), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,333), and Public Administration ($72,917).

    Employment

    Occupations

    437
    2024 Value
    ± 100
    −16.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 38.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Otego, NY declined at a rate of −16.3%, from 522 employees to 437 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Otego, NY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (54 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (49 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (46 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Otego, NY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    437
    2024 Value
    ± 100
    −16.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 38.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Otego, NY declined at a rate of −16.3%, from 522 employees to 437 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Otego, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (95 people), Educational Services (79 people), and Construction (55 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Otego, NY, though some of these residents may live in Otego, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,219
    Median earning men ± $10,106
    $56,607
    Median earning women ± $17,547

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($81,094), Manufacturing ($69,219), and Public Administration ($59,688).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($145,469), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,625), and Manufacturing ($48,125).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.74%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.565%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New York

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    Chuck Schumer
    Senator from New York3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Senator from New York1
    Assumed office on January 26, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Otego, NY was $186,100 in 2024, which is 0.559 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $173,800 to $186,100, a 7.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Otego, NY is 70.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Otego, NY have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Otego, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $186,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,296
    $275
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$64

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Otego, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    70.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    51.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.2% of the housing units in Otego, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.1%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $78,804
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,700
    392
    Number of Households
    ± 80

    In 2024, the median household income of the 392 households in Otego, NY grew to $78,804 from the previous year's value of $76,908.

    The following chart displays the households in Otego, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Otego, NY is from New York.
    0.492
    2024 Wage GINI in New York
    0.493
    2023 Wage GINI in New York

    In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.4%)
    2. Walked (8.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.04%)

    In 2024, 78.4% of workers in Otego, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.5%) and those who worked at home (7.04%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Otego, NY have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Otego, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Otego, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Otego, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Otego, NY have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    6.84% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Otego, NY (64 out of 936 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Otego, NY is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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