Oriskany Falls, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Oriskany Falls, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oriskany Falls, New York had a total population of 600, the 1012th largest village in New York, with a median household income of $46,375, which is 46% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 46% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x.

Oriskany Falls Quick Facts

Population 600

Median Household Income $46,375

Median Home Value $115,000

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 40.4 years

Homeownership Rate 51.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

High School Graduation Rate 90.5%

Diversity Index 12/100

Population 600 1012th of 1,289

Median Income $46,375 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 14.6% 17% higher than national

Median Home Value $115,000 bottom 20%

How Oriskany Falls 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	616	600	-2.6%
Median household income	$45,536	$46,375	+1.8%
Median home value	$93,900	$115,000	+22.5%

How Oriskany Falls Compares

Median Household Income

Oriskany Falls

$46,375

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Oriskany Falls

$115,000

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.4%

$25K-$50K 30.0%

$50K-$100K 19.9%

$100K+ 23.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

14.1%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

6.1%

$25K-$30K

9.8%

$30K-$35K

8.3%

$35K-$40K

0.4%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

8.3%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

8.3%

$75K-$100K

5.4%

$100K-$125K

5.4%

$125K-$150K

9.4%

$150K-$200K

2.9%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

62.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 51.3%

Renter 48.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $599/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

31.7%

55-74

19.8%

75+

9.3%

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+)

Oriskany Falls Rankings in New York

#1012 Population of 1,289

#1152 Median Income of 1,219

#1049 Education of 1,288

#1091 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 Oriskany Falls

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%
Sherman	590	$46,346	$109,500	19.1%	20.0%
Freedom Plains	606	$44,536	$281,600	14.5%	1.0%
South Cairo	619	N/A	$187,200	4.9%	12.3%
Greenville (Greene County)	620	N/A	$324,500	22.8%	3.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 600, Oriskany Falls'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

Oriskany Falls is a small community located in New York, within Oneida County. The total population is 600. It ranks as the 1012th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oriskany Falls is 40.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oriskany Falls is $46,375. This is 46% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $115,000. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Oriskany Falls is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 51.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oriskany Falls has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.5% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oriskany Falls, 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 Oriskany Falls, New York?

Oriskany Falls, New York has a population of 600 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Oriskany Falls, NY?

The median household income in Oriskany Falls is $46,375, which is 43% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Oriskany Falls, NY?

The poverty rate in Oriskany Falls is 14.6%. This means approximately 87 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Oriskany Falls, New York?

Oriskany Falls's population is 93.5% White, 0.3% Black, 2.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Oriskany Falls, NY?

The median home value in Oriskany Falls is $115,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.

How educated is Oriskany Falls, New York?

19.7% of adults (25+) in Oriskany Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.