Census ACS · #552 μSA
Oneonta Metro Area
The Oneonta, Ny Micropolitan Statistical Area has 59,738 residents. The median household income is $67,086 and the median home value is $175,900.
59,738
Population
60
People / sq mi
$67,086
Median Income
$175,900
Median Home Value
The Oneonta CBSA covers 1,002 sq mi of land at 59.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$67,086
Median Household Income
$36,506
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$175,900
Median Home Value
$942
Median Rent
74.3%
Homeownership
Education
92.1%
High School+
33.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
9.5%
Work From Home
23.4 min
Avg Commute
17.2%
Foreign Born
Oneonta spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Oneonta, Ny Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 59,738 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #552 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Oneonta metro area is $67,086, with a per capita income of $36,506.
The Oneonta, Ny CBSA spans the state of New York.
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Data for the Oneonta, Ny CBSA (36580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Oneonta: 74.3% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Oneonta is a metro area in NY with a population of 59,738.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,086 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $175,900, with typical rent around $942.
About 33.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, near the 35.0% national figure.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Oneonta, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.