Mohawk Valley Times

38.2 percent of Otego residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 36.9 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Otego population reached 773.

Out of 478 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	295	38.2
Employed	478	61.8
Employed in civilian labor force	478	61.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0