Otsego County, New York Demographics 2026
Otsego County, New York has a population of 60,108, the 42nd most populous county in New York. The median household income is $68,885 and the median home value is $179,100. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Otsego County Quick Facts
How Otsego County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,738 | 60,108 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $67,086 | $68,885 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $175,900 | $179,100 | +1.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Otsego County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | 15,045 | $61,111 | 16.6% | $184,100 |
| Cooperstown | 2,220 | $76,000 | 11.6% | $380,900 |
| West End | 1,891 | $71,563 | 20.9% | $151,100 |
| Unadilla | 1,419 | $65,972 | 17.6% | $110,800 |
| Richfield Springs | 1,104 | $55,750 | 25.6% | $132,400 |
| Worcester | 1,032 | $64,474 | 35.9% | $145,700 |
| Otego | 936 | $78,804 | 6.8% | $186,100 |
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | 11.8% | $172,500 |
| Edmeston | 515 | $57,269 | 23.7% | $143,400 |
| Cherry Valley | 482 | $96,458 | 5.8% | $162,200 |
| Milford | 475 | $64,167 | 6.7% | $152,500 |
| Schenevus | 390 | $57,500 | 11.0% | $117,100 |
| Hartwick Seminary | 338 | $36,625 | 0.0% | $208,900 |
| Gilbertsville | 321 | $81,500 | 5.9% | $165,000 |
| Hartwick | 308 | $56,750 | 17.9% | $175,000 |
| East Worcester | 270 | N/A | 27.0% | $108,800 |
| Springfield Center | 244 | $51,667 | 9.6% | N/A |
| Unadilla Forks | 190 | $68,333 | 7.6% | $140,600 |
| Laurens | 160 | $74,583 | 11.4% | $139,700 |
| Wells Bridge | 160 | $71,667 | 0.0% | $234,400 |
| Burlington Flats | 150 | $91,964 | 7.3% | $202,300 |
| Garrattsville | 147 | N/A | 21.8% | N/A |
| Mount Vision | 131 | N/A | 29.8% | N/A |
| Fly Creek | 114 | N/A | 0.0% | $175,000 |
| South Edmeston | 107 | N/A | 28.0% | $129,200 |
| Portlandville | 101 | $35,625 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Westford | 101 | $51,719 | 7.9% | $95,300 |
| Schuyler Lake | 83 | $70,000 | 0.0% | $83,000 |
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Population Overview
Otsego County is located in New York with a total population of 60,108. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 28 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Otsego County is 39.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.8 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Otsego County is $68,885. This is 20% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. The median home value is $179,100. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Otsego County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 54.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Otsego County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.1% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.
Education
34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 15.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Otsego County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Otsego County, New York?
Otsego County has a population of 60,108, making it the 42nd most populous county in New York.
What is the median income in Otsego County?
The median household income in Otsego County is $68,885 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.
How many cities are in Otsego County, New York?
Otsego County contains 28 Census-designated places.