Oneonta, AL Demographics

A map of Oneonta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,453	5,012	78.2%	72.2%
Hispanic	1,123	1,175	16.1%	16.9%
Black	200	405	2.9%	5.8%
Multiracial	167	257	2.4%	3.7%
Native American/Other	28	35	0.4%	0.5%
Asian	0	54	0.0%	0.8%

Oneonta, Alabama has an estimated population of 6,971, a less than 1% change from the 6,938 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 16.1% Hispanic, 2.9% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oneonta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oneonta has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oneonta, that probability was 44.5% in 2020 and 36.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oneonta is ranked the 94th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oneonta was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oneonta's White Population

5,453 residents of Oneonta, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oneonta is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Oneonta ranks 325th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's White population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Oneonta's population has increased from 72.2% to 78.2%.

Oneonta is more White than neighboring Allgood (37.5% White), and Cleveland (68.8% White). Oneonta is less White than neighboring Rosa (94.7% White), Highland Lake (99.2% White), and Locust Fork (92.5% White).

Oneonta's Black Population

200 residents of Oneonta, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oneonta is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Oneonta ranks 390th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.6%. Black residents' share of Oneonta's population has decreased from 5.8% to 2.9%.

Oneonta is more Black than neighboring Allgood (0% Black), Rosa (0% Black), Highland Lake (0% Black), Cleveland (0.2% Black), and Locust Fork (1.6% Black).

Oneonta's Asian Population

0 residents of Oneonta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oneonta is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Oneonta ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oneonta's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Oneonta is less Asian than neighboring Locust Fork (0.3% Asian).

Oneonta's Hispanic Population

1,123 residents of Oneonta, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oneonta is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Oneonta ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Oneonta's population has decreased from 16.9% to 16.1%.

Oneonta is more Hispanic than neighboring Rosa (4.6% Hispanic), Highland Lake (0% Hispanic), and Locust Fork (2.3% Hispanic). Oneonta is less Hispanic than neighboring Allgood (61.5% Hispanic), and Cleveland (27.3% Hispanic).

Oneonta's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Oneonta, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oneonta is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Oneonta ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oneonta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Oneonta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Allgood (0% Native American/Other), and Highland Lake (0% Native American/Other). Oneonta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rosa (0.5% Native American/Other), Cleveland (0.6% Native American/Other), and Locust Fork (0.9% Native American/Other).

Oneonta's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Oneonta, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oneonta is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Oneonta ranks 276th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Oneonta's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.4%.

Oneonta is more Multiracial than neighboring Allgood (0.9% Multiracial), Rosa (0.1% Multiracial), and Highland Lake (0.8% Multiracial). Oneonta is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleveland (3.1% Multiracial), and Locust Fork (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.