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Oneonta

Alabama · 6,938 residents · 15.827 sq mi
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Oneonta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,922. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,900. Households here earn about 25% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,938
+24%since 2000
from 5,576 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Oneonta
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,922
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,620 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,280
+69%since 2000
from $16,166 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+44%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(4,356)
Black7.3%(409)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(738)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(2,457)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(5,012)
Black5.8%(405)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(1,175)
Asian0.8%(54)
Other3.9%(269)
Diversity Score55.1%(3,823)
Diversity Score
55
+25%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oneonta, Alabama?

Oneonta, Alabama has about 6,938 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oneonta, Alabama?

The typical household in Oneonta, Alabama earns about $38,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oneonta, Alabama expensive?

In Oneonta, Alabama, the median home is worth about $161,900, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Oneonta, Alabama?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oneonta, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oneonta, Alabama?

About 16.1% of people in Oneonta, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oneonta, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Oneonta, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,130 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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