Oneida County, NY

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2022 Population

231,055

0.422% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

40.9

0.245% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

14.4%

0.484% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$66,402

7.56% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$157,600

13.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

102,865

0.329% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Oneida County, NY had a population of 231k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $66,402. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Oneida County, NY declined from 232,034 to 231,055, a −0.422% decrease and its median household income grew from $61,733 to $66,402, a 7.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oneida County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.24%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%), and White (Hispanic) (2.44%).

None of the households in Oneida County, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Oneida County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oneida County, NY are Utica University (1,381 degrees awarded in 2022), Mohawk Valley Community College (821 degrees), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (727 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Oneida County, NY was $157,600, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

Most people in Oneida County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Oneida County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Oneida County, NY borders Herkimer County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Madison County, NY, Oswego County, NY, and Otsego County, NY.

United States New York Utica-Rome, NY

Population & Diversity

Oneida County, NY is home to a population of 231k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.67% of Oneida County, NY residents were born outside of the country (20k people).

In 2022, there were 14.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (186k people) in Oneida County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.79k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.5% of Oneida County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Oneida County, NY was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oneida County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oneida County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
186k ± 512
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.9k ± 807
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.79k ± 399

6.46%

Hispanic Population

14.9k people

6.46% of the people in Oneida County, NY are hispanic (14.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oneida County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

8.67%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

20k people

8.43%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.6k people

As of 2022, 8.67% of Oneida County, NY residents (20k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oneida County, NY was 8.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oneida County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,518 ± 373
Gulf War (2001-)
2,694 ± 417
Gulf War (1990s)
1,874 ± 432

Oneida County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oneida County, NY employs 103k people. The largest industries in Oneida County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (16,937 people), Educational Services (12,305 people), and Retail Trade (11,642 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($95,795), Utilities ($69,794), and Public Administration ($65,318).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

103k

2022 Value

± 2,283

−0.329%

1 Year decline

± 3.12%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Oneida County, NY declined at a rate of −0.329%, from 103k employees to 103k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oneida County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,283 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,869 people), and Management Occupations (9,382 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oneida County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

103k

2022 Value

± 2,283

−0.329%

1 Year decline

± 3.12%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Oneida County, NY declined at a rate of −0.329%, from 103k employees to 103k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oneida County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (16,937 people), Educational Services (12,305 people), and Retail Trade (11,642 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oneida County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Oneida County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,938

Median earning men ± $1,478

$38,475

Median earning women ± $1,442

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($79,167), Wholesale Trade ($59,773), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,322).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($53,962), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,315), and Construction ($46,097).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

325
Other Services (except Public Administration)
308
Retail Trade
307
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$981k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$686k
Manufacturing
$401k
Finance and Insurance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oneida County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.9%), followed by Other (1.74%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.74%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oneida County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.9%), followed by Other (1.74%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oneida County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Oneida County, NY awarded 3,631 degrees. The student population of Oneida County, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 6,537 male students and 7,990 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oneida County, NY are White (2,607 and 73.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (259 and 7.3%), Black or African American (233 and 6.56%), and Asian (231 and 6.51%).

The largest universities in Oneida County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Utica University (1,381 and 38%), Mohawk Valley Community College (821 and 22.6%), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (727 and 20%).

The most popular majors in Oneida County, NY are Registered Nursing (396 and 10.9%), General Business Administration & Management (231 and 6.36%), and Critical Infrastructure Protection (189 and 5.21%).

The median tuition costs in Oneida County, NY are $42,629 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $17,830 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Oneida County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 38.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 14,527 (45% men and 55% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 14,527 students enrolled in Oneida County, NY, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,696 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Critical Infrastructure Protection
99 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
89 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
307 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oneida County, NY was Critical Infrastructure Protection with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oneida County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Utica University
1,381 degrees awarded
Mohawk Valley Community College
821 degrees awarded
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
727 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Utica University with 1,381 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,592 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oneida County, NY, which is 0.781 times less than the 2,039 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,607 degrees mean that there were 10.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 259 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,629) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,508) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oneida County, NY was $157,600 in 2022, which is 0.559 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $138,700 to $157,600, a 13.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Oneida County, NY is 68%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Oneida County, NY have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oneida County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oneida County, NY is $66,402. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Oneida County, NY was Census Tract 250.03 with a value of $133,125, followed by Census Tract 235.02 and Census Tract 253, with respective values of $112,857 and $111,591.

In 2023, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oneida County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.976%.

Housing

Property

$157,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,588

$63,158

Median Property Taxes

±$1,606

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oneida County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oneida County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68%

Homeownership

2022

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 68% of the housing units in Oneida County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oneida County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 250.03
Census Tract 235.02
Census Tract 253

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oneida County, NY was Census Tract 250.03 with a value of $133,125, followed by Census Tract 235.02 and Census Tract 253, with respective values of $112,857 and $111,591.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Oneida County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,402

Median Household Income

± $2,173

92.9k

Number of Households

± 2,254

In 2022, the median household income of the 92.9k households in Oneida County, NY grew to $66,402 from the previous year's value of $61,733.

The following chart displays the households in Oneida County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oneida County, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (8.67%)
Worked At Home (8.4%)

In 2022, 77.5% of workers in Oneida County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.67%) and those who worked at home (8.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oneida County, NY have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Oneida County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oneida County, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oneida County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oneida County, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oneida County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.976%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oneida County, NY (31.9k out of 221k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oneida County, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.4% of the children was living in poverty in Oneida County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Oneida County, NY has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oneida County, NY see 1314 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1329 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1842 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 512 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,314 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oneida County, NY

Primary care physicians in Oneida County, NY see an average of 1,314 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,329 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oneida County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.35%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

24.6%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oneida County, NY declined by 15.1% from 3.95% to 3.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oneida County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.5 in Oneida County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oneida County, NY.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.2% in Oneida County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oneida County, NY.