Economy & Jobs — Owego, New York

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$60,139
Estimated 2026~$65,200
Per Capita Income$42,192
Poverty Rate29.1%
Unemployment Rate2.9%
In Labor Force1,597

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare41.4%
Manufacturing14.4%
Retail11.5%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Full Service Restaurants32
Fast Food22
Gas Stations17
Physician Offices17
Auto Repair14
Commercial Banks11
Grocery Stores10
General Merchandise10
Insurance Agencies9
Coffee Shops9
Golf Courses Country Clubs8
Dental Offices7
Child Day Care7
Funeral Homes6
Liquor Stores5
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.