Oneida Castle, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Oneida Castle, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oneida Castle, New York had a total population of 597, the 1013th largest village in New York, with a median household income of $73,333, which is 15% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.0%.

Oneida Castle Quick Facts

Population 597

Median Household Income $73,333

Median Home Value $174,300

Poverty Rate 6.6%

Unemployment Rate 2.0%

Median Age 43.1 years

Homeownership Rate 71.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

High School Graduation Rate 96.0%

Diversity Index 15/100

Population 597 1013th of 1,289

Median Income $73,333 below average

Poverty Rate 6.6% 47% lower than national

Median Home Value $174,300 below average

How Oneida Castle Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	700	597	-14.7%
Median household income	$89,792	$73,333	-18.3%
Median home value	$131,300	$174,300	+32.7%

How Oneida Castle Compares

Median Household Income

Oneida Castle

$73,333

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Oneida Castle

$174,300

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.2%

$25K-$50K 23.4%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 39.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.0%

$10K-$15K

1.1%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

2.2%

$35K-$40K

7.2%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

10.1%

$100K-$125K

12.6%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

11.2%

$200K+

9.7%

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

60.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.9%

Renter 28.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $832/mo 13.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

19.4%

55-74

28.0%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Oneida Castle Rankings in New York

#1013 Population of 1,289

#747 Median Income of 1,219

#716 Education of 1,288

#817 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in Oneida County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Utica	64,217	$52,484	27.5%	$151,300
Rome	31,795	$59,925	18.1%	$154,400
New York Mills	3,856	$57,578	34.4%	$207,700
Whitesboro	3,633	$45,934	22.8%	$160,700
Lake Delta	3,202	$100,094	1.8%	$239,400
Sherrill	3,028	$88,947	5.7%	$227,500
Camden	2,695	$78,375	7.5%	$177,600
Yorkville	2,613	$72,969	4.2%	$156,300
Washington Mills	2,112	$134,397	7.0%	$231,300
Hamilton College	2,058	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Oneida Castle

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Barker	590	N/A	$175,000	13.4%	29.7%
Jacksonville	592	$72,361	$214,600	37.8%	0.7%
Cassadaga	608	$73,750	$121,900	23.3%	6.1%
South Cairo	619	N/A	$187,200	4.9%	12.3%
Springwater	584	$75,551	$140,300	7.0%	27.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 597, Oneida Castle's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Oneida Castle is a small community located in New York, within Oneida County. The total population is 597. It ranks as the 1013th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oneida Castle is 43.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oneida Castle is $73,333. This is 15% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $174,300. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Oneida Castle is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oneida Castle has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.8% vs 52.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.2%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%. Notably, 15.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oneida Castle, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oneida Castle, New York?

Oneida Castle, New York has a population of 597 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Oneida Castle, NY?

The median household income in Oneida Castle is $73,333, which is 9% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Oneida Castle, NY?

The poverty rate in Oneida Castle is 6.6%. This means approximately 39 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Oneida Castle, New York?

Oneida Castle's population is 91.8% White, 0.0% Black, 6.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Oneida Castle, NY?

The median home value in Oneida Castle is $174,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.

How educated is Oneida Castle, New York?

31.0% of adults (25+) in Oneida Castle hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.