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Oneida County, New York Demographics 2026

Oneida County, New York has a population of 229,124, the 17th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $70,154 and the median home value is $182,600. The poverty rate is 15.5%.

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

Oneida County Quick Facts

Population 229,124
Median Household Income $70,154
Median Home Value $182,600
Poverty Rate 15.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 40.7 years
Homeownership Rate 67.7%
Affordability Ratio 2.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%
High School Graduation 89.0%
Cities/Places 36
Population 229,124 17th of 62
Median Income $70,154 18% lower than state
Poverty Rate 15.5%
Unemployment 4.7%

How Oneida County Changed

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

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population229,645229,124-0.2%
Median household income$68,819$70,154+1.9%
Median home value$171,100$182,600+6.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.1%
$25K-$50K 19.3%
$50K-$100K 29.5%
$100K+ 34.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.3%
$10K-$15K
4.5%
$15K-$20K
3.7%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
3.7%
$30K-$35K
4.4%
$35K-$40K
3.6%
$40K-$45K
3.9%
$45K-$50K
3.8%
$50K-$60K
7.0%
$60K-$75K
9.2%
$75K-$100K
13.4%
$100K-$125K
11.4%
$125K-$150K
7.4%
$150K-$200K
8.3%
$200K+
6.9%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%
57.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $944/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

37out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Oneida County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Utica64,217$52,48427.5%$151,300
Rome31,795$59,92518.1%$154,400
New York Mills3,856$57,57834.4%$207,700
Whitesboro3,633$45,93422.8%$160,700
Lake Delta3,202$100,0941.8%$239,400
Sherrill3,028$88,9475.7%$227,500
Camden2,695$78,3757.5%$177,600
Yorkville2,613$72,9694.2%$156,300
Washington Mills2,112$134,3977.0%$231,300
Hamilton College2,058N/A0.0%N/A
New Hartford1,989$82,7179.5%$224,400
Boonville1,880$51,31618.1%$177,700
Clinton1,813$88,1826.3%$310,100
Waterville1,731$82,2738.1%$170,100
Clark Mills1,591$96,3544.7%N/A
Verona1,389$84,9250.8%$182,400
Oriskany1,238$63,23511.0%$170,100
Vernon1,238$63,98812.4%$184,300
Sylvan Beach881$57,00011.1%$180,100
Chadwicks791$75,9600.0%$117,400
Durhamville749$132,5861.3%$211,400
Marcy697$44,64813.1%$222,200
Oriskany Falls600$46,37514.6%$115,000
Oneida Castle597$73,3336.6%$174,300
Bridgewater543$35,69428.7%$80,000
Remsen373$49,16721.2%$100,000
Holland Patent360$72,59611.9%$234,800
North Bay257$55,7210.0%$68,500
Clayville254$79,2863.9%$137,500
Barneveld240$79,2650.0%N/A
Prospect218$46,9710.0%$86,800
Westernville195$46,87538.8%$147,300
Stittville155N/A14.8%N/A
Otter Lake77N/A5.2%$251,800
Westmoreland61N/A0.0%N/A
White Lake (Oneida County)55$61,25014.5%N/A

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Population Overview

Oneida County is located in New York with a total population of 229,124. It is the 17th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 36 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oneida County is 40.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oneida County is $70,154. This is 18% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $182,600. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Oneida County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oneida County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%. The Black or African American population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Oneida County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oneida County, New York?

Oneida County has a population of 229,124, making it the 17th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Oneida County?

The median household income in Oneida County is $70,154 with a poverty rate of 15.5%.

How many cities are in Oneida County, New York?

Oneida County contains 36 Census-designated places.