Otsego County Demographics

A map of Otsego County's Population by Race

Otsego County, New York has an estimated population of 60,108, a slight increase from the 58,524 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 1.5% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Otsego County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Otsego is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Otsego County, that probability was 22.2% in 2020 and 22.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Otsego County is ranked the 42nd most populous county in New York, out of 62 counties. Otsego County was ranked the 43rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Otsego County's White Population

52,946 residents of Otsego County, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Otsego County is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Otsego County ranks 19th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego County's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Otsego County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.1%.

Otsego County is more White than neighboring Montgomery County (77% White). Otsego County is less White than neighboring Delaware County (89.2% White), Schoharie County (88.7% White), Chenango County (92.3% White), and Madison County (89.6% White).

Otsego County's Black Population

1,328 residents of Otsego County, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Otsego County is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Otsego County ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego County's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Black residents' share of Otsego County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Otsego County is more Black than neighboring Delaware County (0.8% Black), Schoharie County (1.3% Black), Chenango County (0.7% Black), and Madison County (1.8% Black). Otsego County is less Black than neighboring Montgomery County (2.5% Black).

Otsego County's Asian Population

922 residents of Otsego County, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Otsego County is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Otsego County ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Asian residents' share of Otsego County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Otsego County is more Asian than neighboring Delaware County (0.9% Asian), Schoharie County (0.9% Asian), Chenango County (0.5% Asian), Montgomery County (0.8% Asian), and Madison County (1.2% Asian).

Otsego County's Hispanic Population

2,687 residents of Otsego County, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Otsego County is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Otsego County ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Otsego County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Otsego County is more Hispanic than neighboring Schoharie County (4% Hispanic), Chenango County (2.5% Hispanic), and Madison County (2.6% Hispanic). Otsego County is less Hispanic than neighboring Delaware County (4.9% Hispanic), and Montgomery County (15.4% Hispanic).

Otsego County's Native American/Other Population

325 residents of Otsego County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Otsego County is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Otsego County ranks 51st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Otsego County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Otsego County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Schoharie County (1.4% Native American/Other), Montgomery County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Madison County (0.7% Native American/Other).

Otsego County's Multiracial Population

1,900 residents of Otsego County, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Otsego County is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Otsego County ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 62 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Otsego County's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.2%.

Otsego County is less Multiracial than neighboring Delaware County (3.7% Multiracial), Schoharie County (3.7% Multiracial), Chenango County (3.5% Multiracial), Montgomery County (3.5% Multiracial), and Madison County (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.