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Oneida

Tennessee · 3,615 residents · 9.385 sq mi
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Oneida has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,767. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,800. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,615
+3%since 1990
from 3,502 in 1990
1990 – 2025
385 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 373 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+8%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Oneida
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,767
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,437 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,906
+55%since 1990
from $8,959 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.1%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$274
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
57.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
42.4% rent
2.7
−5%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(3,477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score1.8%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(3,553)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0.4%(14)
Diversity Score1.8%(65)
2
+2%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oneida, Tennessee?

Oneida, Tennessee has about 3,615 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oneida, Tennessee?

The typical household in Oneida, Tennessee earns about $23,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oneida, Tennessee expensive?

In Oneida, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Oneida, Tennessee?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oneida, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oneida, Tennessee?

About 21.1% of people in Oneida, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oneida, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Oneida, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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