White Lake (Oneida County), New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 55, White Lake (Oneida County)'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

White Lake (Oneida County) is a small community located in New York, within Oneida County. The total population is 55. It ranks as the 1284th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in White Lake (Oneida County) is 62.9 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 7.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 43.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White Lake (Oneida County) is $61,250. This is 29% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 20.0%. This is 214% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 62% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

White Lake (Oneida County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.5% vs 52.8%).

Education

54.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% higher 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 94.1%. Notably, 25.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for White Lake (Oneida County), 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.