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Onondaga County

New York · 458,336 residents · 778.393 sq mi
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Onondaga County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,847. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $84,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458,336
−2%since 1990
from 468,973 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
589 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 602 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+11%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
452K458K465K472K479K1990201020202024Onondaga County
2024471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,847
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,783 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,336
+45%since 1990
from $14,703 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $440 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−18%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(418,980)
Black7.9%(37,238)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6,321)
Asian1.4%(6,663)
Diversity Score27%(126,770)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(383,599)
Black9.1%(41,772)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11,175)
Asian2.1%(9,512)
Diversity Score31.3%(143,568)
Diversity Score
31
+16%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−34%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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ONONDAGA COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onondaga County, New York?

Onondaga County, New York has about 458,336 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Onondaga County, New York?

The typical household in Onondaga County, New York earns about $40,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onondaga County, New York expensive?

In Onondaga County, New York, the median home is worth about $84,900, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Onondaga County, New York?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Onondaga County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onondaga County, New York?

About 12.2% of people in Onondaga County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onondaga County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Onondaga County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10,637 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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