Oneonta is a city located in Blount County Alabama. Oneonta has a 2024 population of 7,013. It is also the county seat of Blount County. Oneonta is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,940 in 2020.
The average household income in Oneonta is $74,728 with a poverty rate of 22.47%. The median age in Oneonta is 45.6 years: 40.5 years for males, and 46.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oneonta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,993 | 86.32% |
| Two or more races | 346 | 4.98% |
| Other race | 318 | 4.58% |
| Black or African American | 269 | 3.87% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,858 | 2.26 | 57 | 43 |
| Married | 1,263 | 3.09 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 1,159 | 1.14 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Female | 332 | 2.86 | 19.9 | 80.1 |
| Male | 104 | 2.7 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 774 | 15.26% |
| Associates Degree | 500 | 9.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 606 | 11.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 584 | 11.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,035 | 20.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 392 | 7.73% |
| Some College | 1,180 | 23.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,089 | 3,423 | 1,067 |
| Hispanic | 671 | 284 | 80 |
| Black | 246 | 149 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 233 | 163 | 90 |
| Other Race | 173 | 26 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $122,611 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,096 | $0 | $64,146 |
| High School Graduate | $35,369 | $54,438 | $28,442 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,132 | $0 | $38,880 |
| Overall | $49,125 | $49,172 | $47,344 |
| Some College | $47,255 | $48,974 | $40,500 |
$49,125
Average Earnings
$49,172
Average Male
$47,344
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.89% of Oneonta residents speak only English, while 8.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,010 | 1,000 | 19.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,173 | 435 | 37.08% |
| Other | 301 | 71 | 23.59% |
| Multiple | 336 | 28 | 8.33% |
| Black | 191 | 24 | 12.57% |
22.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.35%
Male Poverty Rate
26.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oneonta is Hispanic, with 37.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oneonta is Multiple, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.73% |
| Some College | 23.37% |
| High School | 17.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.05% |
| Female Employed | 2.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,388 | $99,692 |
| Households | $47,719 | $74,728 |
| Married Families | $102,411 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,234 | $36,023 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
307
Number of Veterans
289
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 177 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 205 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 292 | 6.28% |
| Black | 15 | 6.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.99%
Born in Oneonta
93.12%
Native Born
6.88%
Foreign Born
4.72%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
93.12% of Oneonta residents were born in the United States, with 75.99% having been born in Alabama. 4.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,104 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 7,086 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 7,068 | 19 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 7,049 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 7,031 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 7,013 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 6,995 | 26 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 6,969 | 38 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 6,931 | -9 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 6,940 | 354 | 5.38% |
| 2019 | 6,586 | -15 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 6,601 | -11 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 6,612 | 19 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 6,593 | 57 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 6,536 | -23 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 6,559 | -28 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 6,587 | -15 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 6,602 | -16 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 6,618 | 34 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 6,584 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,576 | 732 | 15.11% |
| 1990 | 4,844 | 20 | 0.41% |
| 1980 | 4,824 | 434 | 9.89% |
| 1970 | 4,390 | 254 | 6.14% |
| 1960 | 4,136 | 1,334 | 47.61% |
| 1950 | 2,802 | -4,302 | -60.56% |