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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oneonta

New York · 13,954 residents · 4.361 sq mi
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Oneonta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,628. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $71,300. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,954
+5%vs 2000
vs 13,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,200 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 3,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 22.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,628
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,671 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,773
−23%vs 2000
vs $12,640 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.4%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$71,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$385
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $470 in 2000
US average: $450
45.8%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.8% in 2000
54.2% rent
3.5
+17%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(13,397)
Black2.2%(302)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(255)
Asian1.3%(178)
Other0.6%(77)
Diversity Score13.8%(1,920)
14
−33%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.9%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oneonta, New York?

Oneonta, New York has about 13,954 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Oneonta, New York earns about $20,628 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Oneonta, New York?

About 30.8% 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 23.4% of people in Oneonta, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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