Oneida County, NY

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2021 Population

232,034

1.29% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

1.85% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$61,733

4.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$138,700

4.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

103,205

0.416% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Oneida County, NY had a population of 232k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $61,733. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oneida County, NY grew from 229,074 to 232,034, a 1.29% increase and its median household income grew from $59,113 to $61,733, a 4.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oneida County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.71%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.04%), White (Hispanic) (2.69%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%).

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 (1,652 degrees awarded in 2021), Mohawk Valley Community College (967 degrees), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (878 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Oneida County, NY was $138,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Oneida County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 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 232k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.43% of Oneida County, NY residents were born outside of the country (19.6k people).

In 2021, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (188k people) in Oneida County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.37k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Oneida County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oneida County, NY was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
188k ± 364
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.3k ± 747
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.37k ± 349

6.22%

Hispanic Population

14.4k people

6.22% of the people in Oneida County, NY are hispanic (14.4k 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
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

8.43%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.6k people

8.09%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.5k people

As of 2021, 8.43% of Oneida County, NY residents (19.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oneida County, NY was 8.09%, 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
4,846 ± 366
Gulf War (2001-)
2,850 ± 453
Gulf War (1990s)
1,906 ± 388

Oneida County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 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 (18,157 people), Educational Services (12,129 people), and Retail Trade (12,019 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($88,214), Utilities ($64,399), and Public Administration ($60,120).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

103k

2021 Value

± 2,251

0.416%

1 Year growth

± 3.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oneida County, NY grew at a rate of 0.416%, 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 (12,591 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,555 people), and Management Occupations (9,243 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

2021 Value

± 2,251

0.416%

1 Year growth

± 3.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oneida County, NY grew at a rate of 0.416%, from 103k employees to 103k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oneida County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,157 people), Educational Services (12,129 people), and Retail Trade (12,019 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

$45,727

Median earning men ± $1,483

$34,971

Median earning women ± $1,098

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,570), Wholesale Trade ($55,169), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,975).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($53,813), Public Administration ($50,745), and Wholesale Trade ($49,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,016
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,037
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
999
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.16M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.01M
Manufacturing
$1.69M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 2021, universities in Oneida County, NY awarded 4,202 degrees. The student population of Oneida County, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,661 male students and 8,048 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oneida County, NY are White (2,876 and 70.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (320 and 7.87%), Asian (288 and 7.08%), and Black or African American (257 and 6.32%).

The largest universities in Oneida County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Utica University (1,652 and 39.3%), Mohawk Valley Community College (967 and 23%), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (878 and 20.9%).

The most popular majors in Oneida County, NY are Registered Nursing (524 and 12.5%), General Business Administration & Management (296 and 7.04%), and Critical Infrastructure Protection (270 and 6.43%).

The median tuition costs in Oneida County, NY are $40,847 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 2021 in Oneida County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,709 (45.3% men and 54.7% 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 2021 there were 14,709 students enrolled in Oneida County, NY, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,076 records, of which 55.1% were women and 44.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Critical Infrastructure Protection
123 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
100 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
411 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oneida County, NY was Critical Infrastructure Protection with 123 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
1,652 degrees awarded
Mohawk Valley Community College
967 degrees awarded
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
878 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Utica University with 1,652 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,767 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oneida County, NY, which is 0.726 times less than the 2,435 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,876 degrees mean that there were 8.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 320 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 ($40,847) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,478) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

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 $138,700 in 2021, which is 0.566 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $133,100 to $138,700, a 4.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Oneida County, NY is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oneida County, NY have an average commute time of 19.8 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 $61,733. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Oneida County, NY was Census Tract 250.03 with a value of $124,333, followed by Census Tract 235.01 and Census Tract 239.02, with respective values of $101,635 and $100,893.

In 2022, 14.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oneida County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.369%.

Housing

Property

$138,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,218

$62,148

Median Property Taxes

±$1,675

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

68.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.4% of the housing units in Oneida County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

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 235.01
Census Tract 239.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oneida County, NY was Census Tract 250.03 with a value of $124,333, followed by Census Tract 235.01 and Census Tract 239.02, with respective values of $101,635 and $100,893.

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.

$61,733

Median Household Income

± $1,588

90.9k

Number of Households

± 2,120

In 2021, the median household income of the 90.9k households in Oneida County, NY grew to $61,733 from the previous year's value of $59,113.

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.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (8.49%)
Worked At Home (7.29%)

In 2021, 79.1% of workers in Oneida County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.49%) and those who worked at home (7.29%).

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

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oneida County, NY have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% 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 2022, 14.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oneida County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.369%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oneida County, NY (32k out of 220k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 2022, 17.7% of the children was living in poverty in Oneida County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.2%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 283 in Oneida County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 31.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.1% of the population of Oneida County, NY has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oneida County, NY see 1329 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.56% decrease from the previous year (1350 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1833 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 536 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,329 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oneida County, NY

Primary care physicians in Oneida County, NY see an average of 1,329 patients per year. This represents a 1.56% decrease from the previous year (1,350 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.95%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

23.8%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oneida County, NY grew by 3.94% from 3.8% to 3.95%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 32.3% in Oneida County, NY.

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

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