State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,156.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.51%
Growth Since 2010
-0.98%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
58,859
World Population Review
Oneonta, New York Population 2021
13,765
Oneonta is a city located in Otsego County New York. With a 2020 population of 13,765, it is the 64th largest city in New York and the 2450th largest city in the United States . Oneonta is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,901 in 2010. Oneonta reached it's highest population of 16,030 in 1970. Spanning over 4 miles, Oneonta has a population density of 3,156 people per square mile.
The average household income in Oneonta is $61,519 with a poverty rate of 22.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $879 per month, and the median house value is $153,200. The median age in Oneonta is 22.4 years, 23.7 years for males, and 21.8 years for females.
Oneonta Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oneonta was:
- White: 86.10%
- Black or African American: 4.99%
- Two or more races: 3.99%
- Asian: 3.08%
- Other race: 1.42%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Oneonta, New York is 13,765 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,978.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,901.
Oneonta, New York Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,859 | -317 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 59,176 | -317 | -0.54% |
| 2019 | 59,493 | -317 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 59,810 | -110 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 59,920 | -212 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 60,132 | -372 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 60,504 | -446 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 60,950 | -664 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 61,614 | -133 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 61,747 | -224 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 61,971 | -288 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 62,259 | 0.00% |
Oneonta Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,962 | 86.10% |
| Black or African American | 693 | 4.99% |
| Two or More Races | 555 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 428 | 3.08% |
| Some Other Race | 197 | 1.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58 | 0.42% |
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Oneonta Population by Race
Oneonta Population Pyramid $2021
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Oneonta Population by Age
Oneonta Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,398 | 2.13 | 45.4 |
| Non Family | 2,309 | 1.5 | 25.9 |
| Married | 1,426 | 2.93 | 77.8 |
| Female | 458 | 2.64 | 47.6 |
| Male | 205 | 2.44 | 34.6 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
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Oneonta Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 1.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 350 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,395 | 21.96% |
| Some College | 1,239 | 19.51% |
| Associates Degree | 607 | 9.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,271 | 20.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,386 | 21.82% |
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Oneonta Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Oneonta Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,600 | 5,294 | 2,424 |
| Hispanic | 335 | 227 | 41 |
| Black | 228 | 188 | 41 |
| Asian | 171 | 163 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 85 | 13 |
| Other Race | 70 | 63 | 33 |
| Native American | 40 | 33 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.70%.
Oneonta Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,531
Average Earnings
$32,299
Average Male
$32,757
Average Female
Oneonta Earnings by Educational Attainment
Oneonta Language by Age
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Oneonta Language
89.11% of Oneonta residents speak only English, while 10.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.
Oneonta Language
Oneonta Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,162 | 1,815 | 22.24% |
| Multiple | 272 | 110 | 40.44% |
| Hispanic | 615 | 109 | 17.72% |
| Black | 355 | 68 | 19.15% |
| Other | 111 | 38 | 34.23% |
| Asian | 161 | 16 | 9.94% |
22.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.06%
Male Poverty Rate
23.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oneonta
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oneonta is Multiple, with 40.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oneonta is Asian, with 9.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.90%.
Oneonta Poverty
Oneonta Poverty Rate by Education
Oneonta Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
24.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
21.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Oneonta Married by Age and Sex
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Oneonta Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Oneonta Marital Status by Race
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Oneonta Marital Status
Oneonta Veterans by War
Oneonta Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 504 | 4.69% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.17% |
| Black | 3 | 0.54% |
Oneonta Veterans by Race
Oneonta Veterans by Education
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5.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
Oneonta Veterans by Education
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52.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Oneonta Employment by Age
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Oneonta Employment by Race
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Oneonta Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.16%
Native Born
5.84%
Foreign Born
2.54%
Non Citizen
3.30%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.16% of Oneonta residents were born in the United States, with 76.51% having been born in New York. 2.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Oneonta Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,765 | -71 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 13,836 | -71 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 13,907 | -71 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 13,978 | 21 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 13,957 | 119 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 13,838 | 55 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 13,783 | 38 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 13,745 | -221 | -1.58% |
| 2013 | 13,966 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 13,968 | 36 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 13,932 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 13,937 | 645 | 0.47% |
| 2000 | 13,292 | -662 | -0.48% |
| 1990 | 13,954 | -979 | -0.68% |
| 1980 | 14,933 | -1,097 | -0.71% |
| 1970 | 16,030 | 2,618 | 1.80% |
| 1960 | 13,412 | -152 | -0.11% |
| 1950 | 13,564 | 1,833 | 1.46% |
| 1940 | 11,731 | -805 | -0.66% |
| 1930 | 12,536 | 954 | 0.79% |
| 1920 | 11,582 | 2,091 | 2.01% |
| 1910 | 9,491 | 2,344 | 2.88% |
| 1900 | 7,147 | 875 | 1.31% |
| 1890 | 6,272 | 3,270 | 7.65% |
| 1880 | 3,002 | 0.00% |