Oneida County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Oneida County is located in New York with a total population of 229,645. It is the 17th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oneida County is 40.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oneida County is $68,819. This is 19% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $171,100. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Oneida County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oneida County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.