Otego (town), New York

Otego is a town located in Otsego County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,183.

The Town of Otego is on the south border of the county and contains a village called Otego.

Geography

The south town line is the border of Delaware County, New York.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 116.2 km² (44.9 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,183 people, 1,234 households, and 874 families residing in the town. The population density is 27.4/km² (70.9/mi²). There are 1,383 housing units at an average density of 11.9/km² (30.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.55% White, 1.01% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,234 households out of which 33.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% are non-families. 22.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 2.93.

In the town the population is spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $31,563, and the median income for a family is $36,543. Males have a median income of $27,986 versus $25,868 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,479. 11.4% of the population and 8.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in the Town of Otego

  • Cooks Corners -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town on Route 6.
  • Otego -- The Village of Otego on Route 7.
  • Otsdawa -- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town.
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