Otego (village), New York facts for kids
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Otego, New York
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 Otego (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 875 |
| • Density | 754.96/sq mi (291.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13825
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-55618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0959533 |
Otego is a small village in Otsego County, New York, United States. It is part of the Mohawk Valley Region of the state. In 2010, about 1,010 people lived there.
The Village of Otego is located in the southern part of the Town of Otego. It is southwest of the city of Oneonta.
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History of Otego
Early Settlement
There were no major European settlements in the Otego area until after the American Revolution. This means the land was mostly undeveloped by Europeans before the late 1700s. After the war, more people began to move into and settle this region.
Geography of Otego
Where is Otego Located?
Otego is located at coordinates 42 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds North and 75 degrees 10 minutes 40 seconds West. This places it in a specific spot on the map of New York.
Size and Landscape
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of 1.1 square miles (about 3.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Nearby Features and Roads
The village is situated north of Interstate 88, a major highway. It is also north of the Susquehanna River, an important river in the region. NY Route 7 runs through the village. County Highway 7, also known as Otsdawa Avenue, enters Otego from the north.
Population of Otego
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 749 | — | |
| 1900 | 658 | — | |
| 1910 | 676 | 2.7% | |
| 1920 | 540 | −20.1% | |
| 1930 | 555 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 580 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 699 | 20.5% | |
| 1960 | 875 | 25.2% | |
| 1970 | 956 | 9.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,089 | 13.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,068 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,052 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,010 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 875 | −13.4% | |
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As of the year 2000, there were 1,052 people living in Otego. These people lived in 386 households, and 265 of these were families. The population density was about 917 people per square mile (or 354 people per square kilometer).
Community Overview
The village had 427 housing units at that time. Most of the people living in Otego were White (96.20%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 28.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.1% of residents were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years old.
