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Oneonta

New York · 13,079 residents · 4.361 sq mi
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Oneonta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,100. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,079
−2%since 2000
from 13,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,999 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.8
+1%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Oneonta
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,565
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,671 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,716
+80%since 2000
from $12,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
57.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(10,337)
Black5.1%(672)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,060)
Asian2.8%(360)
Other3.1%(404)
Diversity Score42.5%(5,556)
Diversity Score
42
+106%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oneonta, New York?

Oneonta, New York has about 13,079 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oneonta, New York earns about $55,565 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 $153,100, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Oneonta, New York?

About 45.1% 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 19.6% of people in Oneonta, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oneonta, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oneonta, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 875 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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