Otsego, MN Demographics

A map of Otsego's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17,887	17,227	80.4%	86.3%
Black	1,817	704	8.2%	3.5%
Asian	807	432	3.6%	2.2%
Multiracial	796	855	3.6%	4.3%
Hispanic	775	616	3.5%	3.1%
Native American/Other	163	132	0.7%	0.7%

Otsego, Minnesota has an estimated population of 22,245, a large increase from the 19,966 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.4% White, 8.2% Black, 3.6% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Otsego, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Otsego has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Otsego, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 34.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Otsego is ranked the 50th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Otsego was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Otsego's White Population

17,887 residents of Otsego, or 80.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Otsego is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Otsego ranks 633rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Otsego's population has decreased from 86.3% to 80.4%.

Otsego is less White than neighboring Albertville (87.7% White), Elk River (83.6% White), Rogers (84.4% White), St. Michael (85.5% White), and Hanover (89.5% White).

Otsego's Black Population

1,817 residents of Otsego, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Otsego is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Otsego ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's Black population has grown by an estimated 158.1%. Black residents' share of Otsego's population has increased from 3.5% to 8.2%.

Otsego is more Black than neighboring Albertville (2.5% Black), Elk River (4.7% Black), Rogers (3.3% Black), St. Michael (5.1% Black), and Hanover (0% Black).

Otsego's Asian Population

807 residents of Otsego, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Otsego is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Otsego ranks 138th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's Asian population has grown by an estimated 86.8%. Asian residents' share of Otsego's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.6%.

Otsego is more Asian than neighboring Albertville (1% Asian), Elk River (1.7% Asian), Rogers (2.4% Asian), St. Michael (2.7% Asian), and Hanover (3% Asian).

Otsego's Hispanic Population

775 residents of Otsego, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Otsego is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Otsego ranks 425th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Otsego's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Otsego is more Hispanic than neighboring Albertville (2% Hispanic), St. Michael (2.6% Hispanic), and Hanover (0.9% Hispanic). Otsego is less Hispanic than neighboring Elk River (3.6% Hispanic), and Rogers (4.4% Hispanic).

Otsego's Native American/Other Population

163 residents of Otsego, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Otsego is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Otsego ranks 449th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Otsego's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Otsego is more Native American/Other than neighboring Albertville (0% Native American/Other), and St. Michael (0.3% Native American/Other). Otsego is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elk River (1% Native American/Other), Rogers (2% Native American/Other), and Hanover (2.2% Native American/Other).

Otsego's Multiracial Population

796 residents of Otsego, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Otsego is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Otsego ranks 289th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otsego's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Otsego's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.6%.

Otsego is more Multiracial than neighboring Rogers (3.5% Multiracial). Otsego is less Multiracial than neighboring Albertville (6.8% Multiracial), Elk River (5.3% Multiracial), St. Michael (3.7% Multiracial), and Hanover (4.4% 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.