CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 249
New York · Oneida County · 5,191 residents · 37.827 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Oneida County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 249 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $74,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $182,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,191
−3%since 2020
from 5,339 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
137 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 141 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+5%since 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,016
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,593
+20%since 2020
from $38,815 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+11%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Information6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Other services5.8%
Public administration5%
Education & health services2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
Construction1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$182,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $133,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $646 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+35%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(4,908)
Black1.6%(85)
Hispanic / Latino4%(216)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other2.1%(111)
Diversity Score19.1%(1,018)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(4,909)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(118)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other2.3%(118)
Diversity Score13.1%(679)
Diversity Score
13
−31%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
−8%since 2020
from 24.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
50.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,191 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $74,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $182,000, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 10.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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