Otsego County, NY

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2022 Population

59,678

1.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

40.8

3.32% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

13%

4.81% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$65,778

8.68% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$166,500

7.98% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

27,331

0.785% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Otsego County, NY had a population of 59.7k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $65,778. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Otsego County, NY grew from 58,952 to 59,678, a 1.23% increase and its median household income grew from $60,523 to $65,778, a 8.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Otsego County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.29%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), White (Hispanic) (1.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.56%).

None of the households in Otsego County, 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.

98.4% of the residents in Otsego County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Otsego County, NY are SUNY Oneonta (1,678 degrees awarded in 2022), Hartwick College (226 degrees), and Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (194259) (26 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Otsego County, NY was $166,500, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%.

Most people in Otsego County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Otsego County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Otsego County, NY borders Chenango County, NY, Delaware County, NY, Herkimer County, NY, Madison County, NY, Montgomery County, NY, Oneida County, NY, and Schoharie County, NY.

United States New York Oneonta, NY

Population & Diversity

Otsego County, NY is home to a population of 59.7k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.84% of Otsego County, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.29k people).

In 2022, there were 39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.4k people) in Otsego County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.24k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.4% of Otsego County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Otsego County, NY was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Otsego County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Otsego County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.4k ± 147
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.37k ± 206
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.24k ± 159

4.2%

Hispanic Population

2.51k people

4.2% of the people in Otsego County, NY are hispanic (2.51k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Otsego County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

3.84%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.29k people

3.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.18k people

As of 2022, 3.84% of Otsego County, NY residents (2.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Otsego County, NY was 3.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Otsego County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,561 ± 224
Gulf War (2001-)
483 ± 112
Gulf War (1990s)
307 ± 93

Otsego County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Otsego County, NY employs 27.3k people. The largest industries in Otsego County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,383 people), Educational Services (4,003 people), and Retail Trade (3,636 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($113,409), Public Administration ($62,583), and Finance & Insurance ($60,639).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

27.3k

2022 Value

± 1,091

0.785%

1 Year growth

± 5.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Otsego County, NY grew at a rate of 0.785%, from 27.1k employees to 27.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Otsego County, NY, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,988 people), Management Occupations (2,875 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,682 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Otsego County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

27.3k

2022 Value

± 1,091

0.785%

1 Year growth

± 5.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Otsego County, NY grew at a rate of 0.785%, from 27.1k employees to 27.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Otsego County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,383 people), Educational Services (4,003 people), and Retail Trade (3,636 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Otsego County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Otsego County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,076

Median earning men ± $2,088

$33,572

Median earning women ± $2,326

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,598), Public Administration ($68,589), and Information ($55,938).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($51,250), Manufacturing ($50,268), and Public Administration ($48,750).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

440
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
338
Retail Trade
305
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Otsego County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 51% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46%), followed by Other (1.62%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.62%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Otsego County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 51% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46%), followed by Other (1.62%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Otsego County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Otsego County, NY awarded 1,930 degrees. The student population of Otsego County, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,454 male students and 4,096 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Otsego County, NY are White (1,390 and 72.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (224 and 11.7%), Unknown (100 and 5.22%), and Black or African American (94 and 4.91%).

The largest universities in Otsego County, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Oneonta (1,678 and 86.9%), Hartwick College (226 and 11.7%), and Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (194259) (26 and 1.35%).

The most popular majors in Otsego County, NY are General Psychology (195 and 10.1%), Elementary Education & Teaching (179 and 9.27%), and Business & Managerial Economics (133 and 6.89%).

The median tuition costs in Otsego County, NY are $50,254 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Otsego County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,550 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,550 students enrolled in Otsego County, NY, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,528 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
179 degrees awarded
Business & Managerial Economics
133 degrees awarded
General Psychology
195 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Otsego County, NY was Elementary Education & Teaching with 179 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Otsego County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY Oneonta
1,678 degrees awarded
Hartwick College
226 degrees awarded
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (194259)
26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Oneonta with 1,678 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 632 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Otsego County, NY, which is 0.487 times less than the 1,298 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,390 degrees mean that there were 6.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 224 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,254) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,705) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Otsego County, NY was $166,500 in 2022, which is 0.591 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $154,200 to $166,500, a 7.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Otsego County, NY is 74.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Otsego County, NY have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Otsego County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Otsego County, NY is $65,778. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Otsego County, NY was Census Tract 5902.02 with a value of $87,966, followed by Census Tract 5909 and Census Tract 5902.01, with respective values of $77,625 and $76,598.

In 2023, 15.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Otsego County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.366%.

Housing

Property

$166,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,927

$16,534

Median Property Taxes

±$656

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 Otsego County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Otsego County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.1%

Homeownership

2022

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 74.1% of the housing units in Otsego County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Otsego County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5902.02
Census Tract 5909
Census Tract 5902.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Otsego County, NY was Census Tract 5902.02 with a value of $87,966, followed by Census Tract 5909 and Census Tract 5902.01, with respective values of $77,625 and $76,598.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Otsego County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,778

Median Household Income

± $2,967

22.3k

Number of Households

± 868

In 2022, the median household income of the 22.3k households in Otsego County, NY grew to $65,778 from the previous year's value of $60,523.

The following chart displays the households in Otsego County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Otsego County, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (73.7%)
Carpooled (8.84%)
Worked At Home (8.47%)

In 2022, 73.7% of workers in Otsego County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.84%) and those who worked at home (8.47%).

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.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Otsego County, NY have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.56% of the workforce in Otsego County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Otsego County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.366%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Otsego County, NY (7.09k out of 54.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Otsego County, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 18.3% of the children was living in poverty in Otsego County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.9% of the population of Otsego County, NY has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Otsego County, NY see 783 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.8% decrease from the previous year (888 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2004 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 461 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

783 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Otsego County, NY

Primary care physicians in Otsego County, NY see an average of 783 patients per year. This represents a 11.8% decrease from the previous year (888 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Otsego County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.4% under 18 years, 25.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.11%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

17.1%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.2%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Otsego County, NY grew by 2.74% from 4.97% to 5.11%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 34.5 in Otsego County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Otsego County, NY.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.8% in Otsego County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Otsego County, NY.