County · New York
Oneida County, New York
Oneida County, New York. Oneida County had 226,392 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). It holds 62 places (19 cities, villages and boroughs, 26 towns and townships and 17 census-designated) and 75 census tracts. GEOID 36065.
Oneida County is one of the 2 counties of the Utica-Rome, NY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
226,392
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 232,125 · ACS 2020-2024: 229,124
Median household income
$70,154
±$2,335 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$182,600
±$4,323 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$944
±$17 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Oneida County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 232,125 residents in Oneida County. The Census Bureau estimates 226,392 for July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 229,124 over 1,212 square miles of land.
| Measure | Oneida County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 229,124 | 19,852,366 | −835 |
| Households | 95,220±781 | 7,722,646 | +5,491 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.02 | 2.49 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 105,443±237 | 8,585,241 | no clear change |
Oneida County's population since 2000
From 235,469 in 2000 to 226,392 in 2025: down 3.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Oneida County?
Oneida County holds 62 places: 19 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 26 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 17 census-designated places. The largest is Utica with 62,978 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Utica | 65,283 | $52,484 |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 32,127 | $59,925 |
| New Hartford (town) | 21,874 | $81,173 |
| Whitestown (town) | 18,118 | $80,168 |
| Kirkland (town) | 10,075 | $82,926 |
| Marcy (town) | 8,777 | $92,775 |
| Vernon (town) | 8,318 | $77,601 |
| Lee (town) | 6,171 | $94,137 |
| Verona (town) | 5,974 | $83,534 |
| Westmoreland (town) | 5,924 | $105,333 |
| Vienna (town) | 5,260 | $83,244 |
| Camden (town) | 4,787 | $62,394 |
| Boonville (town) | 4,518 | $68,253 |
| Paris (town) | 4,332 | $93,491 |
| Trenton (town) | 4,297 | $88,807 |
| Deerfield (town) | 3,983 | $101,029 |
| Floyd (town) | 3,733 | $98,297 |
| Whitesboro | 3,612 | $45,934 |
| New York Mills | 3,244 | $57,578 |
| Sherrill | 3,077 | $88,947 |
| Lake Delta | 2,757 | $100,094 |
| Yorkville | 2,657 | $72,969 |
| Annsville (town) | 2,639 | $66,812 |
| Sangerfield (town) | 2,327 | $91,563 |
| Camden | 2,196 | $78,375 |
| Clark Mills | 2,049 | $96,354 |
| Augusta (town) | 2,021 | $57,852 |
| Boonville | 2,020 | $51,316 |
| Marshall (town) | 1,966 | $101,250 |
| New Hartford | 1,859 | $82,717 |
| Western (town) | 1,831 | $88,964 |
| Hamilton CollegeGEOID 3631746 | 1,792 | not published |
| Remsen (town) | 1,761 | $71,438 |
| Clinton | 1,683 | $88,182 |
| Bridgewater (town) | 1,507 | $44,850 |
| Forestport (town) | 1,477 | $72,813 |
| Waterville | 1,473 | $82,273 |
| Oriskany | 1,315 | $63,235 |
| ChadwicksGEOID 3613662 | 1,291 | $75,960 |
| Florence (town) | 1,284 | $77,813 |
| Washington MillsGEOID 3678454 | 1,219 | $134,397 |
| Vernon | 1,177 | $63,988 |
| Steuben (town) | 1,081 | $66,181 |
| Sylvan Beach | 890 | $57,000 |
| VeronaGEOID 3677167 | 828 | $84,925 |
| Ava (town) | 680 | $71,875 |
| Oriskany Falls | 658 | $46,375 |
| MarcyGEOID 3645524 | 650 | $44,648 |
| Oneida Castle | 586 | $73,333 |
| DurhamvilleGEOID 3621226 | 527 | $132,586 |
| Bridgewater | 516 | $35,694 |
| Remsen | 431 | $49,167 |
| Holland Patent | 416 | $72,596 |
| WestmorelandGEOID 3680522 | 390 | not published |
| North BayGEOID 3651484 | 374 | $55,721 |
| ClayvilleGEOID 3616111 | 339 | $79,286 |
| StittvilleGEOID 3671377 | 294 | not published |
| BarneveldGEOID 3604528 | 272 | $79,265 |
| ProspectGEOID 3659883 | 248 | $46,971 |
| WesternvilleGEOID 3679895 | 144 | $46,875 |
| White Lake (Oneida County)GEOID 3681644 | 121 | $61,250 |
| Otter LakeGEOID 3655750 | 109 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oneida County?
The median resident of Oneida County is 40.7 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.1%. 8.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oneida County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±0.3 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% | 19.8% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.7%±0.3 pts | 52.8% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.7%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.2 pts | 9.0% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.6%±0.6 pts | 22.8% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.1%±0.7 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6%±0.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 5.1% | −0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0%±0.6 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.8%±0.8 pts | 40.2% | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1%±0.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Oneida County's 95,220 households earn less than $70,154 a year (±$2,335), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $68,952 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oneida County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,154±$2,335 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,062±$1,856 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,903±$729 | $50,712 | +$1,367 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.5%±1.1 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.5%±3.0 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.7%±0.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8%±0.7 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 67.7% of Oneida County's occupied homes and renters 32.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,600 by its owner (±$4,323). The median renter pays $944 a month including utilities, and 37.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oneida County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,600±$4,323 | $423,800 | +$25,440 |
| Median gross rent | $944±$17 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.3%±2.5 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,527±$31 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.7%±1.0 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 105,443±237 | 8,585,241 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.0%±0.9 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.5%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.3%±1.2 pts | 30.3% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 254 new housing units across Oneida County in 2025 (177 single-family), 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oneida County get to work?
74.4% of Oneida County's workers drive alone and 10.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Oneida County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9%±0.7 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.4%±1.2 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±0.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.8%±0.7 pts | 14.9% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min±0.6 | 32.6 min | +0.8 min |
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 are Oneida County's census tracts?
Oneida County is divided into 75 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,601 (Tract 210) to $145,417 (Tract 250.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Oneida County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 17th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 50th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th of 62 |
| Median household income | 35th of 62 |
| Median home value | 36th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 62 |
| Median age | 41st of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.