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Oneonta Micro

Oneonta, NY · 1 counties · 58,524 residents · 1,001.738 sq mi
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Oneonta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,171. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,524
−5%since 2000
from 61,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+14%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K59K60K62K63K1990201020202024Oneonta
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,171
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,223
+80%since 2000
from $16,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+21%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(51,490)
Black2%(1,189)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2,392)
Asian1.4%(813)
Other2.4%(1,416)
Diversity Score23.7%(13,865)
Segregation Score32.5%(18,992)
Diversity Score
24
+131%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 58,524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oneonta, NY?

The typical household in Oneonta, NY earns about $56,171 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 $150,700, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Oneonta, NY?

About 33.4% 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 13.4% 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 1,993 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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