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Otsego County, New York
Otsego County, New York. Otsego County had 60,589 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.6% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. It holds 52 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 24 towns and townships and 18 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 36077.
Otsego County is the county of the Oneonta, NY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
60,589
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 58,524 · ACS 2020-2024: 60,108
Median household income
$68,885
±$3,568 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$179,100
±$5,897 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$987
±$42 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Otsego County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 58,524 residents in Otsego County. The Census Bureau estimates 60,589 for July 1, 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 60,108 over 1,002 square miles of land.
| Measure | Otsego County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 60,108 | 19,852,366 | +136 |
| Households | 23,189±482 | 7,722,646 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.05 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 30,057±64 | 8,585,241 | −1,175 |
Otsego County's population since 2000
From 61,676 in 2000 to 60,589 in 2025: down 1.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Otsego County?
Otsego County holds 52 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 24 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 18 census-designated places. The largest is Oneonta with 15,665 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Oneonta | 13,079 | $61,111 |
|---|---|---|
| Oneonta (town) | 5,065 | $79,074 |
| Unadilla (town) | 4,116 | $56,484 |
| Otsego (town) | 3,641 | $72,891 |
| Milford (town) | 2,827 | $73,333 |
| Otego (town) | 2,756 | $77,553 |
| Laurens (town) | 2,311 | $72,404 |
| Worcester (town) | 2,112 | $69,886 |
| Richfield (town) | 2,065 | $59,833 |
| Hartwick (town) | 1,952 | $81,196 |
| Edmeston (town) | 1,907 | $67,639 |
| Middlefield (town) | 1,882 | $118,333 |
| West End | 1,864 | $71,563 |
| Cooperstown | 1,794 | $76,000 |
| Maryland (town) | 1,760 | $63,036 |
| Morris (town) | 1,735 | $76,056 |
| Butternuts (town) | 1,665 | $90,313 |
| Springfield (town) | 1,346 | $62,965 |
| Pittsfield (town) | 1,312 | $66,917 |
| Cherry Valley (town) | 1,229 | $92,639 |
| New Lisbon (town) | 1,084 | $84,750 |
| Unadilla | 1,065 | $65,972 |
| Richfield Springs | 1,050 | $55,750 |
| Burlington (town) | 1,045 | $66,196 |
| Worcester | 986 | $64,474 |
| Plainfield (town) | 922 | $70,673 |
| Otego | 875 | $78,804 |
| Exeter (town) | 845 | $77,550 |
| Westford (town) | 804 | $65,625 |
| Roseboom (town) | 690 | $77,583 |
| Edmeston | 592 | $57,269 |
| Hartwick | 547 | $56,750 |
| SchenevusGEOID 3665519 | 494 | $57,500 |
| MorrisGEOID 3648483 | 486 | $98,500 |
| Cherry Valley | 467 | $96,458 |
| Decatur (town) | 374 | $69,375 |
| Milford | 367 | $64,167 |
| Hartwick SeminaryGEOID 3632597 | 356 | $36,625 |
| Springfield CenterGEOID 3670321 | 336 | $51,667 |
| East WorcesterGEOID 3623283 | 327 | not published |
| Gilbertsville | 308 | $81,500 |
| Wells BridgeGEOID 3679070 | 279 | $71,667 |
| Fly CreekGEOID 3626418 | 270 | not published |
| Unadilla Forks | 257 | $68,333 |
| Schuyler LakeGEOID 3665739 | 189 | $70,000 |
| LaurensGEOID 3641520 | 185 | $74,583 |
| PortlandvilleGEOID 3659443 | 177 | $35,625 |
| Mount VisionGEOID 3649143 | 171 | not published |
| WestfordGEOID 3679961 | 145 | $51,719 |
| Burlington FlatsGEOID 3611220 | 143 | $91,964 |
| South EdmestonGEOID 3668946 | 137 | not published |
| GarrattsvilleGEOID 3628376 | 120 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Otsego County?
The median resident of Otsego County is 39.9 years old; 14.9% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.5%. 4.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Otsego County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9±0.4 | 39.8 | −2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 14.9%±0.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% | 19.8% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.1%±0.3 pts | 52.8% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | +0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6%±0.9 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7%±0.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±0.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9%±0.8 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.4%±1.6 pts | 40.2% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.5%±1.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Otsego County's 23,189 households earn less than $68,885 a year (±$3,568), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $66,492 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Otsego County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,885±$3,568 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,075±$2,954 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,840±$1,205 | $50,712 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5%±1.4 pts | 14.0% | −2.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2%±3.4 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9%±1.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2%±1.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 73.9% of Otsego County's occupied homes and renters 26.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $179,100 by its owner (±$5,897). The median renter pays $987 a month including utilities, and 33.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Otsego County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $179,100±$5,897 | $423,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $987±$42 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.9%±5.5 pts | 43.1% | −9.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,568±$51 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.9%±2.0 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 30,057±64 | 8,585,241 | −1,175 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5%±2.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.4%±1.6 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.9%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.8%±1.9 pts | 30.3% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 125 new housing units across Otsego County in 2025 (125 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Otsego County get to work?
70.6% of Otsego County's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Otsego County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.2%±1.5 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±1.3 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6%±1.7 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±1.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 7.3%±1.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min±1.1 | 32.6 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 are Otsego County's census tracts?
Otsego County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,250 (Tract 5916.02) to $118,333 (Tract 5901.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Otsego County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st of 62 |
| Median household income | 41st of 62 |
| Median home value | 38th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 62 |
| Median age | 47th of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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