Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oneida, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,171

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.6%9,219

Two or More

3.4%350

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%299

Black

1.4%143

Other

0.9%88

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%48

Asian

0.2%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%461

High School Diploma

27.9%2,108

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%480

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%780

Associate's Degree

13.5%1,016

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%1,061

Master's Degree

8.7%653

Professional Degree

1.2%94

Doctorate

1.4%103

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

25.3%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,100

Median Renti

$903

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.9%2,861

Renter-Occupied

38.1%1,758

Total Units

4,935

Homeownership

61.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%71

$50K–$100K

19.2%549

$100K–$150K

22.8%651

$150K–$200K

24.4%697

$200K–$300K

15.3%438

$300K–$500K

12.1%347

$500K–$1M

0.9%25

$1M+

2.9%83

Rent Distribution

Under $500

346

$500–$750

250

$750–$1,000

611

$1,000–$1,250

309

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%23

2010–2019

1.4%67

2000–2009

3.5%174

1990–1999

5.3%262

1980–1989

7.1%348

1970–1979

10.5%517

1960–1969

10.1%496

1950–1959

8.9%441

1940–1949

7.8%385

1939 or earlier

45%2,222

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.3%3,157

Electricity

19.4%895

Bottled/LP Gas

4.9%227

Fuel Oil

3.2%148

Wood

1.8%81

No Fuel

1.3%62

Other

0.8%35

Coal

0.2%8

Solar

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,597

Mean Household Incomei

$84,818

Per Capita Incomei

$38,684

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

5,026

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%205

$10K–$15K

7%323

$15K–$20K

5.9%273

$20K–$25K

1.5%67

$25K–$30K

4.5%207

$30K–$35K

8%368

$35K–$40K

3.8%177

$40K–$45K

3.7%171

$45K–$50K

3.5%162

$50K–$60K

6.5%299

$60K–$75K

10.2%473

$75K–$100K

10.6%491

$100K–$125K

8.4%388

$125K–$150K

5.5%254

$150K–$200K

7.7%355

$200K+

8.8%406

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

460

Residentsi

650

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers218 homes92% occupied$431/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8100 homes94% occupied$427/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,597/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

78.7%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

18.6%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

2.7%

Who Receives This Housing

65.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.1% of subsidized households are minority

41.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1501.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

Philippines

India

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,769

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,847

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

554(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured