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 $72,715 with a poverty rate of 21.2%. The median age in Oneonta is 46.2 years: 43.3 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oneonta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,079 | 87.78% |
| Other race | 372 | 5.37% |
| Black or African American | 221 | 3.19% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 2.57% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,986 | 2.16 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Non Family | 1,266 | 1.07 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Married | 1,238 | 2.98 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 358 | 3.04 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Male | 124 | 2.53 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 874 | 17.16% |
| Associates Degree | 447 | 8.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 559 | 10.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 541 | 10.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,090 | 21.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 479 | 9.41% |
| Some College | 1,102 | 21.64% |
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 | 4,297 | 3,405 | 1,020 |
| Hispanic | 458 | 111 | 0 |
| Black | 213 | 121 | 3 |
| Other Race | 193 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 33 | 8 |
| Asian | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,292 | $108,897 | $86,302 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,339 | $0 | $61,290 |
| High School Graduate | $27,443 | $0 | $26,420 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,643 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,842 | $58,655 | $44,044 |
| Some College | $46,147 | $47,750 | $36,286 |
$51,842
Average Earnings
$58,655
Average Male
$44,044
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.06% of Oneonta residents speak only English, while 7.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,269 | 926 | 17.57% |
| Hispanic | 907 | 428 | 47.19% |
| Other | 358 | 149 | 41.62% |
| Multiple | 170 | 38 | 22.35% |
| Black | 114 | 14 | 12.28% |
21.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.48%
Male Poverty Rate
24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oneonta is Hispanic, with 47.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oneonta is Black, with 12.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.73% |
| Some College | 23.92% |
| High School | 13.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
| Female Employed | 2.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,054 | $100,527 |
| Households | $44,167 | $72,715 |
| Married Families | $98,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,151 | $31,496 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
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
381
Number of Veterans
381
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 199 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 237 |
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 371 | 7.85% |
| Black | 10 | 4.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.7%
Employment Rate
7%
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
79.38%
Born in Oneonta
93.96%
Native Born
6.04%
Foreign Born
4.56%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
93.96% of Oneonta residents were born in the United States, with 79.38% having been born in Alabama. 4.56% 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% |