Owego

Village in Tioga County, New York

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Owego is a village in Tioga County, New York, with 3,654 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 814 ft (248 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Apalachin, 6.1 miles SE.

About Owego

Owego is a village in and the county seat of Tioga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,896 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Binghamton metropolitan area. The name is derived from the Iroquois word Ahwaga, meaning where the valley widens.

The Village of Owego is by the west town line of the Town of Owego and is west of Binghamton, New York.

Owego is one of only twelve villages in New York still incorporated under a charter; all other New York villages have incorporated or re-incorporated under the provisions of Village Law.

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Living in Owego

Median household income
$60,139
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$901/mo
Median age
37
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Owego, NY population

Owego had 3,654 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,654
Density1,434 per sq mi (554 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Owego at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyTioga County
TypeVillage
Population3,654 (2020)
Land area2.55 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Water area0.23 sq mi (0.60 km²)
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Coordinates42.1046° N, 76.2622° W
ZIP code13827
Official websitevillageofowego.com
Census code (GEOID)3655882

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Owego

What county is Owego in?

Owego is in Tioga County, New York.

What is the population of Owego, NY?

3,654 people lived in Owego at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Owego, NY?

The ZIP code of Owego is 13827.

What is the elevation of Owego?

814 feet (248 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Owego?

Apalachin (6.1 mi), Crest View Heights (7.4 mi), Nichols (8.1 mi), Tioga Terrace (8.2 mi), Newark Valley (9.0 mi).

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