Town · Tennessee
Oneida, Tennessee
Oneida, town, in Scott County, Tennessee. Oneida had 3,899 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,787 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,819 (±17). GEOID 4755860.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,899
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,787 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,819 ±17
Median household income
$48,622
±$8,498 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$170,600
±$37,646 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$824
±$318 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Oneida and what county is it in?
Oneida is a town in Scott County, Tennessee. It covers 9.4 square miles of land, 404 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Oneida, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,899 people lived in Oneida on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,787 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,819 (±17).
| Measure | Oneida | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,819 ±17 | 22,113 | +119 |
| Households | 1,411 ±114 | 8,755 | −250 |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.21 | 2.49 | +0.50 |
| Housing units | 1,698 ±160 | 9,873 | no clear change |
Oneida's population since 2000
From 3,615 in 2000 to 3,899 in 2025: up 7.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oneida as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oneida?
The median resident of Oneida is 37.3 years old; 28.4% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.8%.
| Measure | Oneida | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±7.8 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.4% ±6.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±4.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±4.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.0% ±1.9 pts | 96.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±3.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 25.5% ±7.4 pts | 25.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0% ±4.8 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.3% ±7.1 pts | 81.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2% ±6.3 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±4.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.5% ±8.8 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±4.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oneida earn?
Half of Oneida's 1,411 households earn less than $48,622 a year (±$8,498), against $44,711 in Scott County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $29,704 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,918 after inflation. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oneida | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,622 ±$8,498 | $44,711 | +$18,918 |
| Mean household income | $74,516 ±$20,488 | $58,520 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,150 ±$7,769 | $24,452 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.1% ±10.4 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 46.1% ±19.7 pts | 26.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.6% ±8.5 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% ±3.9 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.7% ±5.1 pts | 79.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oneida?
Owners occupy 64.8% of Oneida's occupied homes and renters 35.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $170,600 by its owner (±$37,646). The median renter pays $824 a month including utilities, and 52.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oneida | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $170,600 ±$37,646 | $124,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $824 ±$318 | $686 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.2% ±17.0 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,370 ±$143 | $1,171 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.8% ±9.6 pts | 71.6% | +17.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.2% ±9.6 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,698 ±160 | 9,873 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0% ±5.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.6% ±18.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.0% ±8.8 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.0% ±6.7 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±4.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.2% ±5.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±2.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Oneida building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Oneida in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oneida work and get to work?
75.7% of Oneida's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes.
| Measure | Oneida | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.2% ±6.4 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±4.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7% ±10.4 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.5% ±10.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9% ±5.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min ±4.9 | 30.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Oneida?
1 census tract lies mostly in Oneida, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9751.01Scott County | 2,681 | $48,333 |
| Tract 9751.02Scott County | 4,360 | $51,810 |
| Tract 9750Scott County | 4,454 | $48,906 |
| Tract 9752Scott County | 5,422 | $43,074 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Oneida) · Census block assignment files
How does Oneida compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oneida is the 5,563rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 123rd-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Oneida ranks 209th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 123rd | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 122nd | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 220th | 289 |
| Median household income | 209th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 162nd | 289 |
| Median home value | 204th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 164th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 27th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 192nd | 276 |
| Median age | 204th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 161st | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 167th | 288 |
Oneida's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Oneida with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Oneida?
17 of the 57 figures for Oneida on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Oneida are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Oneida.