CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 254
New York · Oneida County · 5,392 residents · 10.371 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Oneida County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 254 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,184. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $300,800. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% more than the Oneida County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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
5,392
−8%since 2020
from 5,890 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
520 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 568 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
57.2
+17%since 2020
from 48.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,184
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,793 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,153
+17%since 2020
from $52,128 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
−9%since 2020
from 0.519 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
Retail trade9.7%
Other services5.7%
Public administration4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Wholesale trade3%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$300,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $203,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,144
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $875 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(5,488)
Black2.3%(137)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(32)
Asian3.8%(226)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score16.2%(956)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(4,834)
Black1.7%(89)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(111)
Asian6.5%(349)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score23.9%(1,290)
Diversity Score
24
+47%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.7 min
−16%since 2020
from 17.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 5,392 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 $101,184 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 $300,800, and the typical rent is about $1,144 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.1% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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