Population 21,322 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oneonta
Household size in Oneonta
| Period | Oneonta | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.05 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Oneonta is a place of small households, averaging 2.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.15 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 16 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oneonta
| Period | Oneonta | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Oneonta is young: half of its residents are under 35.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 38 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oneonta
| Period | Oneonta | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Oneonta (12.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Oneonta has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oneonta
Renters in Oneonta
| Period | Oneonta | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.0% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Oneonta than nationally: 43.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 38.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oneonta
| Period | Oneonta | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Oneonta: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oneonta
| Period | Oneonta | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
Oneonta is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1949 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oneonta
| Period | Oneonta | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $742 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $852 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $851 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $904 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$162 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oneonta costs $904 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $162 a month since 2006–10, up 22%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oneonta
Bachelor's degrees in Oneonta
| Period | Oneonta | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.0% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Oneonta than nationally: 42.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oneonta
| Period | Oneonta | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Oneonta is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Compared with other New York cities, though, Oneonta has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oneonta
| Period | Oneonta | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Oneonta than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oneonta compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | 2.05 | 35.7 | 12.5% | 43.3% | 12.5% | 1959 | $904 | 42.0% | 91.6% | 7.1% |
| West End | 2.19 | 45.5 | 4.3% | 8.2% | 11.4% | 1957 | $982 | 52.4% | 94.4% | 3.6% |
| West Oneonta | 2.32 | 48.6 | 2.9% | 23.5% | 18.0% | 1966 | $964 | 33.4% | 93.7% | 14.0% |
| Colliersville | 2.62 | 38.7 | 11.0% | 3.4% | 12.6% | 1983 | $982 | 20.0% | 89.8% | 5.7% |
| North Franklin | 2.16 | 49.9 | 9.9% | 29.6% | 14.1% | 1955 | $871 | 28.0% | 93.6% | 7.2% |
| West Davenport | 2.23 | 43.4 | 12.8% | 15.4% | 22.2% | 1980 | $1,120 | 34.9% | 94.1% | 10.8% |
| Milford Center | 2.54 | 42.1 | 12.3% | 5.4% | 13.8% | 1981 | $983 | 24.5% | 91.7% | 5.8% |
| Treadwell | 1.84 | 61.4 | 6.3% | 13.6% | 24.6% | 1973 | $951 | 28.2% | 91.0% | 1.0% |
| Cooperstown Junction | 2.34 | 51.7 | 16.0% | 14.4% | 26.5% | 1980 | $1,376 | 20.1% | 96.4% | 3.1% |
| Laurens | 2.71 | 43.1 | 2.4% | 11.6% | 24.8% | 1974 | $1,099 | 34.8% | 95.3% | 6.4% |
| Otego | 2.24 | 49.2 | 4.7% | 22.2% | 16.4% | 1970 | $968 | 26.9% | 92.7% | 8.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oneonta. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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