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Onondaga County, New York Demographics 2026

Onondaga County, New York has a population of 471,129, the 11th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $76,945 and the median home value is $200,200. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

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

Onondaga County Quick Facts

Population 471,129
Median Household Income $76,945
Median Home Value $200,200
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Median Age 39.6 years
Homeownership Rate 65.9%
Affordability Ratio 2.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.2%
High School Graduation 91.8%
Cities/Places 29
Population 471,129 11th of 62
Median Income $76,945 11% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment 5.2%

How Onondaga 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
Population471,611471,129-0.1%
Median household income$74,740$76,945+3.0%
Median home value$185,300$200,200+8.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.1%
$25K-$50K 17.2%
$50K-$100K 28.7%
$100K+ 38.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.9%
$10K-$15K
3.4%
$15K-$20K
3.3%
$20K-$25K
3.5%
$25K-$30K
3.4%
$30K-$35K
3.7%
$35K-$40K
3.5%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
3.2%
$50K-$60K
6.6%
$60K-$75K
8.9%
$75K-$100K
13.2%
$100K-$125K
10.6%
$125K-$150K
7.2%
$150K-$200K
9.6%
$200K+
10.7%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%
62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,108/mo 17.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

44out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Onondaga County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Syracuse146,384$47,81928.8%$138,400
De Witt11,060$123,8648.5%$297,600
Fairmount9,724$84,2258.2%$184,000
Baldwinsville7,715$77,24110.6%$219,900
North Syracuse6,693$71,0269.3%$163,000
Radisson6,676$89,29711.1%$313,600
Solvay6,544$61,1666.9%$150,000
Mattydale5,971$66,94015.5%$121,900
Westvale5,212$98,5422.3%$214,200
Manlius4,644$69,9428.4%$263,300
Brewerton4,330$82,81322.4%$195,600
Fayetteville4,214$127,5595.2%$258,700
Lyncourt4,095$65,26913.9%$151,800
Galeville3,962$65,35213.0%$140,100
Village Green3,687$53,8367.2%$153,500
Minoa3,653$95,5064.5%$179,400
East Syracuse3,039$62,14311.5%$126,200
Liverpool2,695$86,9326.3%$189,600
Skaneateles2,543$125,6254.9%$647,100
Lakeland2,322$91,5632.5%$167,900
Nedrow2,029$70,4894.9%$106,900
Seneca Knolls2,001$59,75013.1%$146,000
Marcellus1,894$69,4078.7%$225,600
Jordan1,574$76,58813.8%$157,500
Camillus1,424$50,00011.0%$164,200
Bridgeport1,391$51,71912.0%$122,000
Elbridge1,224$64,4627.3%$160,200
Tully959$76,05816.5%$186,700
Fabius350$67,4348.1%$156,300

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Population Overview

Onondaga County is located in New York with a total population of 471,129. It is the 11th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 29 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Onondaga County is 39.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Onondaga County is $76,945. This is 11% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $200,200. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Onondaga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Onondaga County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

39.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% 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 91.8%. Notably, 17.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Onondaga 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 Onondaga County, New York?

Onondaga County has a population of 471,129, making it the 11th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Onondaga County?

The median household income in Onondaga County is $76,945 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.

How many cities are in Onondaga County, New York?

Onondaga County contains 29 Census-designated places.