Oneida
Census-designated place in Clay County, Kentucky

Oneida is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clay County, Kentucky, with 238 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buckhorn, 11.0 miles NE.
- 238residents (2020 Census)
- 778 ftelevation · 237 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 117 / sq mipopulation density
- 40972ZIP code
About Oneida
Oneida (pronounced, oʊ ni: da:) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clay County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 238 at the 2020 census. It is the home of Oneida Baptist Institute. Goose Creek, the Red Bird River, and Bullskin Creek confluence to form the South Fork of the Kentucky River a few hundred yards from the center of the town.
The major road that leads from the center of town to the Leslie County line is called "Bullskin".
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Oneida had 238 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 238 |
|---|---|
| Density | 117 per sq mi (45 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oneida at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 238 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2729° N, 83.6471° W |
| ZIP code | 40972 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2158062 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oneida
- Buckhorn11.0 mi NE
- Manchester11.0 mi SW
- Booneville14.0 mi N
- Hyden17.0 mi SE
- Annville17.8 mi W
- McKee21.5 mi NW
- Beattyville21.9 mi N
- Combs23.7 mi E
- Hazard24.7 mi E
- Jackson25.1 mi NE
- London26.0 mi SW
- Diablock26.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Oneida
What county is Oneida in?
Oneida is in Clay County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Oneida, KY?
238 people lived in Oneida at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oneida, KY?
The ZIP code of Oneida is 40972.
What is the elevation of Oneida?
778 feet (237 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oneida?
Buckhorn (11.0 mi), Manchester (11.0 mi), Booneville (14.0 mi), Hyden (17.0 mi), Annville (17.8 mi).
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