Onondaga County, New York Population 2022
Onondaga County, New York's estimated population is 457,165 with a growth rate of -0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Onondaga County, New York is the 12th largest county in New York. The 2010 Population was 467,533 and has seen a growth of -2.22% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 7,698 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 25,987 | 18,289 | 237.58% |
| 1820 | 41,467 | 15,480 | 59.57% |
| 1830 | 58,973 | 17,506 | 42.22% |
| 1840 | 67,911 | 8,938 | 15.16% |
| 1850 | 85,890 | 17,979 | 26.47% |
| 1860 | 90,686 | 4,796 | 5.58% |
| 1870 | 104,183 | 13,497 | 14.88% |
| 1880 | 117,893 | 13,710 | 13.16% |
| 1890 | 146,247 | 28,354 | 24.05% |
| 1900 | 168,735 | 22,488 | 15.38% |
| 1910 | 200,298 | 31,563 | 18.71% |
| 1920 | 241,465 | 41,167 | 20.55% |
| 1930 | 291,606 | 50,141 | 20.77% |
| 1940 | 295,108 | 3,502 | 1.20% |
| 1950 | 341,719 | 46,611 | 15.79% |
| 1960 | 423,028 | 81,309 | 23.79% |
| 1970 | 472,746 | 49,718 | 11.75% |
| 1980 | 463,920 | -8,826 | -1.87% |
| 1990 | 468,973 | 5,053 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 467,533 | -1,440 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 467,614 | 81 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 467,030 | -584 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 468,146 | 1,116 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 467,285 | -861 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 466,277 | -1,008 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 464,109 | -2,168 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 461,795 | -2,314 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 461,649 | -146 | -0.03% |
| 2019 | 460,528 | -1,121 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 459,407 | -1,121 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 458,286 | -1,121 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 457,165 | -1,121 | -0.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363,669 | 78.79% |
| Black or African American | 51,391 | 11.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,154 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 17,481 | 3.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 149 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 5,311 | 1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 21,436 | 4.64% |
Onondaga County, New York Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 187,349 | 2.36 | 65.1 |
| Married | 80,788 | 3.06 | 86.8 |
| Male | 8,737 | 3.11 | 58 |
| Female | 23,581 | 3.16 | 45.6 |
| Non Family | 74,243 | 1.26 | 48.4 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,880 | 2.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18,846 | 5.96% |
| High School Graduate | 80,358 | 25.41% |
| Some College | 55,142 | 17.43% |
| Associates Degree | 38,766 | 12.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63,623 | 20.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 50,687 | 16.02% |
Onondaga County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9,690 | 6,943 | 4,615 |
| White | 258,123 | 243,071 | 100,095 |
| 2+ Races | 8,704 | 7,285 | 2,766 |
| Hispanic | 11,584 | 9,176 | 3,104 |
| Native American | 1,489 | 1,172 | 359 |
| Other Race | 2,878 | 2,138 | 593 |
| Islander | 81 | 58 | 11 |
| Black | 29,623 | 23,258 | 3,947 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.63%.
$44,485
Average Earnings
$50,675
Average Male
$40,187
Average Female
Onondaga County, New York Language by Age
Onondaga County, New York Language
89.13% of Onondaga County, New York residents speak only English, while 10.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.57% of the population.
Onondaga County, New York Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48,611 | 18,290 | 37.63% |
| Hispanic | 22,013 | 6,312 | 28.67% |
| Native | 2,075 | 546 | 26.31% |
| Multiple | 20,442 | 5,110 | 25.00% |
| Asian | 15,065 | 2,713 | 18.01% |
| Islander | 146 | 24 | 16.44% |
| White | 340,847 | 30,570 | 8.97% |
| Other | 1,318 | NaN% |
13.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.73%
Male Poverty Rate
14.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Onondaga County, New York
The race most likely to be in poverty in Onondaga County, New York is Black, with 37.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Onondaga County, New York is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.19%.
Onondaga County, New York Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Onondaga County, New York Married by Age and Sex
Onondaga County, New York 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 55-64.
Onondaga County, New York Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,219 | 7.15% |
| Black | 1,658 | 4.58% |
| Native American | 153 | 9.50% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.88% |
| Islander | 6 | 7.41% |
| Other Race | 115 | 3.01% |
| 2+ Races | 412 | 3.65% |
| Hispanic | 593 | 3.94% |
Onondaga County, New York Veterans by Education
6.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.01%
Born in Onondaga County, New York
92.16%
Native Born
7.84%
Foreign Born
3.51%
Non Citizen
4.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.16% of Onondaga County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 76.01% having been born in New York. 3.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990