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Oneonta

New York · 15,665 residents (2025 est.) · 4.361 sq mi
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Oneonta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,100. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,045
+13%since 2000
from 13,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,450 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.1
+2%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,665 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Oneonta
202415K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,111
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,671 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,009
+122%since 2000
from $12,640 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−18%since 2010
from 0.518 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
54.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+2%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(11,904)
Black3.7%(492)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(475)
Asian1.4%(182)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(2,748)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(12,020)
Black5.7%(859)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,174)
Asian2.5%(374)
Other4.1%(618)
Diversity Score43.8%(6,583)
Diversity Score
44
+112%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oneonta, New York?

Oneonta, New York has about 15,045 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oneonta, New York earns about $61,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oneonta, New York expensive?

In Oneonta, New York, the median home is worth about $184,100, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Oneonta, New York?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oneonta, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oneonta, New York?

About 16.6% of people in Oneonta, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oneonta, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oneonta, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,091 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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