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CITY · 2020 ACS

Oneida

New York · 10,329 residents · 22.053 sq mi
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Oneida has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,087. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,329
−6%since 2000
from 10,987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.7
+18%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Oneida
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(516)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(567)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(620)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(587)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(571)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(1,247)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(1,212)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.7%(1,418)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.9%(1,638)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.4%(1,179)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.2%(537)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(237)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,087
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,279
+54%since 2000
from $18,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Oneida on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(10,510)
Black0.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(92)
Asian0.5%(51)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(9,198)
Black1.2%(124)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(222)
Asian1%(104)
Other3%(311)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(95)
Puerto Rican0.4%(49)
Cuban0.4%(43)
Peruvian0.3%(38)
Spaniard0.3%(31)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(23)
Vietnamese0.1%(9)
Thai0.1%(8)
Filipino0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.5%(60)
Ancestry
Irish22.2%(2,424)
American21.1%(2,303)
German14.2%(1,546)
English12.9%(1,406)
Italian11.7%(1,280)
Polish4%(440)
French3.2%(345)
Norwegian3.1%(338)
Welsh2.1%(231)
Dutch1.4%(152)
Scottish1.1%(120)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.8%(84)
West Indian0.6%(66)
Jamaican0.6%(66)
Russian0.5%(59)
Swedish0.4%(48)
Syrian0.4%(47)
British0.4%(45)
Swiss0.3%(32)
Greek0.2%(26)
Austrian0.2%(19)
Canadian0.2%(18)
Slovak0.1%(12)
Belgian0.1%(11)
Portuguese0.1%(10)
Danish0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.1%(1,238)
Married49%(2,018)
Widowed5.2%(215)
Divorced15.7%(648)
Women 15+
Never married30.3%(1,351)
Married40.5%(1,807)
Widowed9.9%(444)
Divorced19.3%(862)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oneida, New York?

Oneida, New York has about 10,329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oneida, New York?

The typical household in Oneida, New York earns about $49,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oneida, New York expensive?

In Oneida, New York, the median home is worth about $113,900, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Oneida, New York?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oneida, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oneida, New York?

About 10.4% of people in Oneida, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oneida, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oneida, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 521 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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