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Oneonta, NY · 1 counties · 60,589 residents (2025 est.) · 1,001.738 sq mi
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Oneonta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,100. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,108
−3%since 2000
from 61,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:60,589 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
58K59K60K62K63K1990201020202024Oneonta
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,885
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,444 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,840
+119%since 2000
from $16,806 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+3%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$987
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(58,321)
Black1.6%(1,014)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,171)
Asian0.6%(386)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(6,320)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(52,946)
Black2.2%(1,328)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(2,687)
Asian1.5%(922)
Other3.7%(2,225)
Diversity Score27.5%(16,531)
Segregation Score27.5%(16,552)
Diversity Score
28
+168%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
−15%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

OneontaCENTRAL15,665
What's inside

1 component county

Otsego CountyCENTRAL60,589
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oneonta, NY?

Oneonta, NY has about 60,108 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oneonta, NY?

The typical household in Oneonta, NY earns about $68,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oneonta, NY expensive?

In Oneonta, NY, the median home is worth about $179,100, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.

How educated are people in Oneonta, NY?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oneonta, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oneonta, NY?

About 12.5% of people in Oneonta, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oneonta, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Oneonta, NY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 409 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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