Owego, NY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Owego

Neighborhood

Tioga, NY

Price Home / Campville

South Owego / Gibson Corners

Weltonville / Fairfield

Ketchumville / West Newark

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Owego

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.2%

Households with Children

24.9%

School Enrollment K-12

558

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.2%
School Age (5-17): 20.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.9%
Working Age (35-54): 25.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.9%
Seniors (65+): 16.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.3%
High School / GED: 22.1%
Some College or Associate's: 29.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.6%
Single Parents: 10.3%
Couples & Adults: 23.4%
Living Alone: 51.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
Asian: 2.7%
Black or African American: 1.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 4.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.4%
Spanish: 0.3%
European & Indo-European: 4.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 8.5%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 4.2%
Not Enrolled: 74.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources