Demographics & People — Oneonta, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,467 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~16,500 |
| Median Age | 23.1 |
| Total Households | 4,798 |
| Family Households | 2,491 |
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,031 |
| Black or African American | 988 |
| Asian | 344 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,017 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,184 |
| Irish | 2,462 |
| Other groups | 2,401 |
| Italian | 2,217 |
| German | 2,015 |
| English | 1,423 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,099 |
| Polish | 569 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 458 |
| French (except Basque) | 305 |
Language
| English Only | 13,069 |
| Spanish | 440 |
| Population 5+ | 14,001 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 439 |
| Population 18+ | 12,690 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oneonta, New York.