City · Minnesota
Otsego, Minnesota
Otsego, city, in Wright County, Minnesota. Otsego had 24,525 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 22.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,966 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,245 (±35). GEOID 2749138.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,525
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,966 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,245 ±35
Median household income
$119,927
±$12,286 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$396,700
±$24,312 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,765
±$184 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Otsego and what county is it in?
Otsego is a city in Wright County, Minnesota. It covers 29.6 square miles of land, 674 residents per square mile in 2020.
Otsego is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Otsego, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 24,525 people lived in Otsego on July 1, 2025, up 22.8% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 19,966 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,245 (±35).
| Measure | Otsego | Wright County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,245 ±35 | 148,269 | +5,482 |
| Households | 7,518 ±353 | 54,010 | +1,849 |
| Average household size | 2.96 ±0.14 | 2.72 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,757 ±380 | 57,416 | +1,858 |
Otsego's population since 2000
From 6,389 in 2000 to 24,525 in 2025: up 283.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Otsego as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Otsego?
The median resident of Otsego is 34.9 years old; 29.9% are under 18 and 10.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.2%. 9.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Otsego | Wright County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 ±1.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.9% ±1.9 pts | 27.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.1% ±1.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±1.9 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.4% ±3.2 pts | 88.0% | −10.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±2.0 pts | 2.3% | +6.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.8% | +1.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9% ±2.5 pts | 4.5% | +6.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.9% ±3.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±1.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 5.7% ±1.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7% ±2.5 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.0% ±4.3 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±2.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±3.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Otsego earn?
Half of Otsego's 7,518 households earn less than $119,927 a year (±$12,286), against $107,209 in Wright County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $129,580 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Otsego | Wright County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,927 ±$12,286 | $107,209 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $141,990 ±$11,635 | $126,718 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,748 ±$3,935 | $46,650 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.8% ±3.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5% ±2.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±1.1 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2% ±2.4 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Otsego?
Owners occupy 92.7% of Otsego's occupied homes and renters 7.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $396,700 by its owner (±$24,312). The median renter pays $1,765 a month including utilities, and 33.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Otsego | Wright County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $396,700 ±$24,312 | $358,900 | +$74,750 |
| Median gross rent | $1,765 ±$184 | $1,288 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.2% ±18.9 pts | 32.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,287 ±$107 | $2,098 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.7% ±2.7 pts | 84.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.3% ±2.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Housing units | 7,757 ±380 | 57,416 | +1,858 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.7% ±3.6 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% ±2.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 12.6% ±3.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 32.3% ±4.8 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Otsego building?
Builders took permits for 275 new housing units in Otsego in 2025 (275 in single-family houses), 11.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Otsego work and get to work?
72.2% of Otsego's workers drive alone and 15.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.7%.
| Measure | Otsego | Wright County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.0% ±3.3 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2% ±4.9 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±5.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.2% ±3.0 pts | 15.0% | +11.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min ±2.0 | 29.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Otsego?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Otsego, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $105,472 (Tract 1001.01) to $126,335 (Tract 1001.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1001.02Wright County | 11,498 | $126,335 |
| Tract 1001.01Wright County | 7,878 | $105,472 |
| Tract 1008.06Wright County | 5,521 | $144,458 |
| Tract 1002.05Wright County | 4,104 | $72,740 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Otsego) · Census block assignment files
How does Otsego compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Otsego is the 1,646th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 46th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Otsego ranks 97th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 46th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 11th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 278th | 562 |
| Median household income | 97th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 177th | 562 |
| Median home value | 132nd | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 44th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 407th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 136th | 559 |
| Median age | 495th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 151st | 561 |
| Work from home | 189th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 87th | 562 |
Otsego's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Otsego with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Otsego?
9 of the 57 figures for Otsego on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Otsego are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Otsego.