U.S. County · Profile

Onondaga County

467.9KTotal Population
580Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+2.08%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Onondaga County has a population of 467,873 as of 2023. It is located in New York.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Onondaga County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White76.7%358,859
Black or African American11.1%51,934
Two or More Races6.2%29,008
Hispanic or Latino5.4%25,265
Asian4.0%18,715
Some Other Race1.5%7,018
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%2,339
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Onondaga County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$71,479
4.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$39,371
2.7% above national average
Poverty Rate
13.9%
20.9% above national average
Median Age
39.4 years

Income & Poverty

$71,479Median Household Income
$39,371Per Capita Income
13.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$71,479$94,515
Families$94,559$116,967
Married-couple Families$94,559$105,906
Nonfamily Households$43,429$46,903

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Onondaga County, New York.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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