Otsego County, NY

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2019 Population

59,972

0.451% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.3

0.714% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

14.9%

3.24% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$54,028

1.71% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$146,400

1.67% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

28,014

0.557% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Otsego County, NY had a population of 60k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $54,028. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Otsego County, NY declined from 60,244 to 59,972, a −0.451% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,121 to $54,028, a 1.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Otsego County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.31%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.82%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.82%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.32%). 0% of the households in Otsego County, NY speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.6% of the residents in Otsego County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Otsego County, NY are SUNY Oneonta (1,729 degrees awarded in 2020), Hartwick College (238 degrees), and Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (29 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Otsego County, NY was $146,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%. Most people in Otsego County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 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

Diversity

Otsego County, NY is home to a population of 60k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.46% of Otsego County, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.08k people).

In 2019, there were 39.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.7k people) in Otsego County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.38k White (Hispanic) and 1.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Otsego County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
54.7k ± 75
White (Hispanic)
1.38k ± 171
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.09k ± 111

3.69%

Hispanic Population

2.21k people

3.69% of the people in Otsego County, NY are hispanic (2.21k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.46%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.08k people

3.69%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.22k people

As of 2019, 3.46% of Otsego County, NY residents (2.08k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Otsego County, NY was 3.69%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Otsego County, NY was 42.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Otsego County, NY are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Otsego County, NY residents was 42.

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
501,381 ± 17,160 people
China
407,244 ± 15,504 people
Jamaica
231,289 ± 11,737 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 501,381 New York residents, followed by China with 407,244 and Jamaica with 231,289.

Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

98.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.6% of Otsego County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Otsego County, NY was 98.6%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,662 ± 189
Gulf War (2001-)
472 ± 105
Korea
335 ± 85

Otsego County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.52 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Otsego County, NY is $54,028. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Otsego County, NY was Census Tract 5912 with a value of $71,250, followed by Census Tract 5902.02 and Census Tract 5908, with respective values of $71,190 and $59,208.

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,156. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Otsego County, NY employs 28k people. The largest industries in Otsego County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,666 people), Educational Services (4,059 people), and Retail Trade (3,565 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($51,984), Utilities ($51,813), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,131).

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,028

2019 value

± $1,607

1.71%

1 Year Growth

± 3.77%

Households in Otsego County, NY have a median annual income of $54,028, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,121 in 2018, which represents a 1.71% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Otsego County, NY compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$82,820

Average Male Salary in New York

± $1,244

$64,156

Average Female Salary in New York

± $901

In 2019, full-time male employees in New York made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New York

White
$70,295 ± $914
Asian
$67,983 ± $2,497
Two or More Races
$52,655 ± $3,563

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New York workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New York.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

0.498

2018 Wage GINI in New York

In 2019, the income inequality in New York was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.174% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5912
Census Tract 5902.02
Census Tract 5908

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Otsego County, NY was Census Tract 5912 with a value of $71,250, followed by Census Tract 5902.02 and Census Tract 5908, with respective values of $71,190 and $59,208.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Otsego County, NY (8.15k out of 54.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
7,284 ± 544
Hispanic
377 ± 134
Two Or More
318 ± 124

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

28k

2019 Value

± 897

−0.557%

1 Year decline

± 4.44%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Otsego County, NY declined at a rate of −0.557%, from 28.2k employees to 28k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Otsego County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,154 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,024 people), and Management Occupations (2,771 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Otsego County, NY.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Otsego County, NY, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,154 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,024 people), and Management Occupations (2,771 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Otsego County, NY has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.44 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Otsego County, NY, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($72,143), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($67,891), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($63,873).

Industries

Employment by Industries

28k

2019 Value

± 897

−0.557%

1 Year decline

± 4.44%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Otsego County, NY declined at a rate of −0.557%, from 28.2k employees to 28k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Otsego County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,666 people), Educational Services (4,059 people), and Retail Trade (3,565 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Otsego County, NY, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,666 people), Educational Services (4,059 people), and Retail Trade (3,565 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Otsego County, NY has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.18 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.56 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.46 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Otsego County, NY, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($51,984), Utilities ($51,813), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,131).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%). The most partisan county was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New York.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Otsego County, NY

51% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in New York

New York County, NY
86% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Bronx County, NY
82.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Kings County, NY
76.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New York was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New York colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

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 Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 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 2020, universities in Otsego County, NY awarded 1,996 degrees. The student population of Otsego County, NY is skewed towards women, with 2,921 male students and 5,031 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Otsego County, NY are White (1,520 and 76.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (235 and 11.9%), Black or African American (73 and 3.68%), and Unknown (65 and 3.28%).

The largest universities in Otsego County, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Oneonta (1,729 and 86.6%), Hartwick College (238 and 11.9%), and Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (29 and 1.45%).

The most popular majors in Otsego County, NY are General Psychology (179 and 8.97%), Business & Managerial Economics (172 and 8.62%), and General Biological Sciences (133 and 6.66%).

The median tuition costs in Otsego County, NY are $47,370 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.

Concentrations

Most Common

Business & Managerial Economics
172 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
127 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
179 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Otsego County, NY was Business & Managerial Economics with 172 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY Oneonta
1,729 degrees awarded
Hartwick College
238 degrees awarded
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
29 degrees awarded

$7,070

Median In-State Public

$47,370

Median Private

In 2020, the Otsego County, NY institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Oneonta with 1,729 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

692

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,304

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 692 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Otsego County, NY, which is 0.531 times less than the 1,304 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Otsego County, NY by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,520 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
235 degrees awarded
Black or African American
73 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Otsego County, NY was White students. These 1,520 degrees mean that there were 6.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 235 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Otsego County, NY was $146,400 in 2019, which is 0.609 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $144,000 to $146,400, a 1.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Otsego County, NY is 72.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Otsego County, NY have an average commute time of 21.8 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.

Housing

Property Value

$146,400

2019 Median

± $3,833

$144,000

2018 Median

± $3,565

In 2019, the median property value in Otsego County, NY grew to to $146,400 from the previous year's value of $144,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Otsego County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Otsego County, NY the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$54,028

Median Household Income

± $1,607

23.4k

Number of Households

± 806

In 2019, the median household income of the 23.4k households in Otsego County, NY grew to $54,028 from the previous year's value of $53,121.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Otsego County, NY 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.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

2019 Homeownership

72.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 72.2% of the housing units in Otsego County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Otsego County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Otsego County, NY have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.89% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Walked (8.58%)
Carpooled (8.15%)

In 2019, 74.9% of workers in Otsego County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.58%) and those who carpooled to work (8.15%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

95.2% of the population of Otsego County, NY has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in Otsego County, NY see 866 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.574% decrease from the previous year (871 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1803 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Orleans County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.7%). Additionally, Chenango County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

866 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Otsego County, NY

Primary care physicians in Otsego County, NY see an average of 866 patients per year. This represents a 0.574% decrease from the previous year (871 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

$9,778

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New York

$5,338

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,803

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,179

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New York (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.57%, from $9,351 to $9,778.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.82%

Uninsured

46.4%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Otsego County, NY declined by 15.6% from 5.71% to 4.82%.

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.