Onondaga County, New York
NY · FIPS 36067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 471,129 | — | #153 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,945 | +2.4% | #729 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,239 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $200,200 | -29.0% | #1,401 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,108 | -4.7% | #705 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.6% | #1,708 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Onondaga County has a population of 471,129, making it the #153 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Onondaga County is $76,945, ranking #729 out of 3,222 counties — 2.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Onondaga County is $200,200 (-29.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,108/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.9%.
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96.7% of residents in Onondaga County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Onondaga County, New York
Onondaga County, New York has a total population of 471,129, making it the 153rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Onondaga County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Onondaga County is $76,945, which ranks #729 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Onondaga County is $200,200, 29.0% below the national median. Renters in Onondaga County pay a median gross rent of $1,108 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Onondaga County, 39.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.3 min.
Onondaga County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%).
All data for Onondaga County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.