The 2000 Census showed that Otsego County had a population of 61,676 people. This represented 0.33% of the total population of New York, making it the state's 42nd most populous county (out of 62 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Otsego had a population of 61,602 people. This is a decrease of 0.12% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 62,259 | +0.95% | +1.07% since 2009 |
2009 | 61,602 | -0.12% | -0.34% since 2008 |
2008 | 61,811 | +0.22% | -0.62% since 2007 |
2007 | 62,194 | +0.84% | -0.25% since 2006 |
2006 | 62,348 | +1.09% | -0.2% since 2005 |
2005 | 62,474 | +1.29% | |
2004 | 62,426 | +1.22% | +0.48% since 2003 |
2003 | 62,126 | +0.73% | +0.57% since 2002 |
2002 | 61,776 | +0.16% | +0.16% since 2001 |
2001 | 61,680 | | |
--- | | | 2000 | 61,676 | The Last Census |
Otsego County had 28,481 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Otsego County has a total area<3> of 1,015 square miles [2,629 km²]. Of this total, 1,002 square miles [2,597 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (1.21%) being water (12.31 square miles [31.88 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Otsego County had a population density of 61.5 people per square mile [23.75 people/km²], making it the state's 51st most densely populated county (out of 62 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Otsego County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Otsego and the state of New York. Click here for the Otsego County QuickFact (QF-36077).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Otsego County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Oneonta | QF-3654881 | 12,957 | 13,292 | -2.52% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Otsego County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Chenango | QF-36017 | W | 50,620 | 51,401 | -1.52% |
Delaware | QF-36025 | S | 45,514 | 48,055 | -5.29% |
Herkimer | QF-36043 | N | 62,236 | 64,427 | -3.4% |
Madison | QF-36053 | NW | 69,954 | 69,441 | 0.74% |
Montgomery | QF-36057 | NE | 48,616 | 49,708 | -2.2% |
Schoharie | QF-36095 | E | 31,529 | 31,582 | -0.17% |
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