CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 257
New York · Oneida County · 2,431 residents · 30.802 sq mi
Notable rankings
#317lowest low rent in NY$797#339lowest low rent burden in NY20.4%#384lowest low density in NY78.92/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Oneida County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 257 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $169,500. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Oneida County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
2,431
+4%since 2020
from 2,331 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 76 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
−5%since 2020
from 49.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,563
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,237 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,317
+29%since 2020
from $32,002 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−9%since 2020
from 0.407 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
Retail trade9.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Other services5.5%
Public administration4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Education & health services1%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$169,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $114,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $713 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,296)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(23)
Diversity Score3.7%(87)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(66)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other6%(145)
Diversity Score22.2%(539)
Diversity Score
22
+497%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
+6%since 2020
from 22.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 2,431 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 $91,563 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 $169,500, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.9% 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 4.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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