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Oneonta Micro

Oneonta, NY · 1 counties · 62,259 residents · 1,001.738 sq mi
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Oneonta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,268. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,259
+1%since 2000
from 61,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K59K60K62K63K1990201020202024Oneonta
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,268
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,902
+36%since 2000
from $16,806 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(57,734)
Black1.5%(958)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,921)
Asian1.1%(660)
Other1.2%(753)
Diversity Score16.5%(10,284)
Diversity Score
17
+61%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

OneontaCENTRAL15,665
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1 component county

Otsego CountyCENTRAL60,589
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oneonta, NY?

Oneonta, NY has about 62,259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oneonta, NY?

The typical household in Oneonta, NY earns about $45,268 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 $129,000, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Oneonta, NY?

About 25.5% 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 14.9% of people in Oneonta, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oneonta, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Oneonta, NY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,742 residents, a change of about 3 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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