Oneonta, NY Demographics

A map of Oneonta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,020	10,337	79.9%	79.0%
Hispanic	1,174	1,060	7.8%	8.1%
Black	859	672	5.7%	5.1%
Multiracial	419	547	2.8%	4.2%
Asian	374	360	2.5%	2.8%
Native American/Other	199	103	1.3%	0.8%

Oneonta, New York has an estimated population of 15,045, a large increase from the 13,079 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 5.7% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 36.4% in 2020 and 35.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oneonta is ranked the 129th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 155th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oneonta's White Population

12,020 residents of Oneonta, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oneonta is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Oneonta ranks 846th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's White population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of Oneonta's population has increased from 79.0% to 79.9%.

Oneonta is more White than neighboring West End (78.2% White). Oneonta is less White than neighboring Laurens (91.3% White), Portlandville (100% White), Mount Vision (88.5% White), and Otego (90.6% White).

Oneonta's Black Population

859 residents of Oneonta, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oneonta is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Oneonta ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Black residents' share of Oneonta's population has increased from 5.1% to 5.7%.

Oneonta is more Black than neighboring Laurens (0% Black), Portlandville (0% Black), Mount Vision (3.8% Black), and Otego (0.3% Black). Oneonta is less Black than neighboring West End (7.8% Black).

Oneonta's Asian Population

374 residents of Oneonta, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oneonta is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Oneonta ranks 399th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Asian residents' share of Oneonta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Oneonta is more Asian than neighboring West End (0% Asian), Laurens (0% Asian), Portlandville (0% Asian), Mount Vision (0% Asian), and Otego (0.6% Asian).

Oneonta's Hispanic Population

1,174 residents of Oneonta, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oneonta is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Oneonta ranks 445th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Oneonta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Oneonta is more Hispanic than neighboring Laurens (2.5% Hispanic), Portlandville (0% Hispanic), Mount Vision (2.3% Hispanic), and Otego (2.2% Hispanic). Oneonta is less Hispanic than neighboring West End (13.1% Hispanic).

Oneonta's Native American/Other Population

199 residents of Oneonta, or 1.3% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oneonta ranks 440th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 93.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oneonta's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.3%.

Oneonta is more Native American/Other than neighboring West End (0% Native American/Other), Portlandville (0% Native American/Other), Mount Vision (0% Native American/Other), and Otego (0.1% Native American/Other). Oneonta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurens (5.6% Native American/Other).

Oneonta's Multiracial Population

419 residents of Oneonta, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oneonta is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oneonta ranks 420th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oneonta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Oneonta's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.8%.

Oneonta is more Multiracial than neighboring West End (0.9% Multiracial), Laurens (0.6% Multiracial), and Portlandville (0% Multiracial). Oneonta is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Vision (5.3% Multiracial), and Otego (6.1% 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.