Oneonta, NY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

59,738

0.101% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.4

0.98% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.1%

8.86% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$67,086

1.99% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$175,900

5.65% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

26,622

2.59% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Oneonta, NY had a population of 59.7k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $67,086. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Oneonta, NY grew from 59,678 to 59,738, a 0.101% increase and its median household income grew from $65,778 to $67,086, a 1.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oneonta, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.76%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%).

None of the households in Oneonta, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Oneonta, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oneonta, NY are SUNY Oneonta (1,678 degrees awarded in 2022), Hartwick College (226 degrees), and Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (194259) (26 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Oneonta, NY was $175,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Oneonta, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Oneonta, NY was 2 cars per household.

Oneonta, NY borders Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, Amsterdam, NY, Syracuse, NY, and Utica-Rome, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Oneonta, NY is home to a population of 59.7k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.22% of Oneonta, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.52k people).

In 2023, there were 32.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53k people) in Oneonta, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.61k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.34k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.1% of Oneonta, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Oneonta, NY was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oneonta, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oneonta, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
53k ± 198
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.61k ± 275
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.34k ± 177

4.31%

Hispanic Population

2.58k people

4.31% of the people in Oneonta, NY are hispanic (2.58k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oneonta, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

4.22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.52k people

3.84%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.29k people

As of 2023, 4.22% of Oneonta, NY residents (2.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oneonta, NY was 3.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oneonta, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,345 ± 192
Gulf War (2001-)
452 ± 137
Gulf War (1990s)
350 ± 109

Oneonta, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oneonta, NY employs 26.6k people. The largest industries in Oneonta, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,079 people), Educational Services (4,049 people), and Retail Trade (3,391 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($119,583), Public Administration ($67,520), and Finance & Insurance ($66,302).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

26.6k

2023 Value

± 1,050

−2.59%

1 Year decline

± 5.76%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oneonta, NY declined at a rate of −2.59%, from 27.3k employees to 26.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oneonta, NY, are Management Occupations (2,817 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,623 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,619 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oneonta, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.6k

2023 Value

± 1,050

−2.59%

1 Year decline

± 5.76%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oneonta, NY declined at a rate of −2.59%, from 27.3k employees to 26.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oneonta, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,079 people), Educational Services (4,049 people), and Retail Trade (3,391 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oneonta, NY, though some of these residents may live in Oneonta, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,781

Median earning men ± $2,319

$36,499

Median earning women ± $2,339

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,917), Public Administration ($71,490), and Wholesale Trade ($56,815).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,542), Public Administration ($48,009), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,957).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

102
Other Services (except Public Administration)
97
Retail Trade
93
Accommodation and Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$454k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$101k
Retail Trade
$87.5k
Finance and Insurance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2022, universities in Oneonta, NY awarded 1,930 degrees. The student population of Oneonta, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,454 male students and 4,096 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oneonta, NY are White (1,390 and 72.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (224 and 11.7%), Unknown (100 and 5.22%), and Black or African American (94 and 4.91%).

The largest universities in Oneonta, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Oneonta (1,678 and 86.9%), Hartwick College (226 and 11.7%), and Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (194259) (26 and 1.35%).

The most popular majors in Oneonta, NY are General Psychology (195 and 10.1%), Elementary Education & Teaching (179 and 9.27%), and Business & Managerial Economics (133 and 6.89%).

The median tuition costs in Oneonta, NY are $50,254 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Oneonta, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,550 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,550 students enrolled in Oneonta, NY, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,528 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
179 degrees awarded
Business & Managerial Economics
133 degrees awarded
General Psychology
195 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oneonta, NY was Elementary Education & Teaching with 179 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oneonta, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY Oneonta
1,678 degrees awarded
Hartwick College
226 degrees awarded
Otsego Area BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (194259)
26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Oneonta with 1,678 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 632 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oneonta, NY, which is 0.487 times less than the 1,298 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,390 degrees mean that there were 6.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 224 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,254) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,705) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oneonta, NY was $175,900 in 2023, which is 0.58 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $166,500 to $175,900, a 5.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Oneonta, NY is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Oneonta, NY have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oneonta, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oneonta, NY is $67,086. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Oneonta, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $143,408, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $128,329 and $127,405.

Housing

Property

$175,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,589

$16,807

Median Property Taxes

±$675

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oneonta, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oneonta, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2023

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.3% of the housing units in Oneonta, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oneonta, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oneonta, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $143,408, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $128,329 and $127,405.

The following map shows all of the counties in Oneonta, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,086

Median Household Income

± $2,827

22.6k

Number of Households

± 859

In 2023, the median household income of the 22.6k households in Oneonta, NY grew to $67,086 from the previous year's value of $65,778.

The following chart displays the households in Oneonta, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oneonta, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73%)
Worked At Home (9.52%)
Carpooled (8.62%)

In 2023, 73% of workers in Oneonta, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.52%) and those who carpooled to work (8.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oneonta, NY have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.83% of the workforce in Oneonta, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oneonta, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oneonta, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oneonta, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oneonta, NY (7.74k out of 54.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oneonta, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.4% of the population of Oneonta, NY has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 0.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,174 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1,180 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.7% under 18 years, 25.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.59%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

0.97%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oneonta, NY declined by 10.1% from 5.11% to 4.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oneonta, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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