Oneonta
City in Otsego County, New York
Oneonta is a city in Otsego County, New York, with 13,079 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,112 ft (339 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West End, 2.0 miles NW.
- 13,079residents (2020 Census)
- 1,112 ftelevation · 339 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 2,999 / sq mipopulation density
- 13820ZIP code
About Oneonta
Oneonta ( OH-nee-ON-tə) is a city in southern Otsego County, New York, United States. It is one of the northernmost cities of Appalachia. Oneonta is home to the State University of New York at Oneonta and Hartwick College. SUNY Oneonta began as a normal school and a teacher's college in 1889, and Hartwick College moved into the city in 1928. The approximately 5,800 students from SUNY Oneonta and the approximately 1,500 students at Hartwick make up a significant percentage of the population of Oneonta.
As of the 2020 census, Oneonta had a population of 13,079.
While the word "oneonta" is of undetermined origin, it is popularly believed to mean "place of open rocks" in the Mohawk language. This refers to a prominent geological formation known as "Table Rock" at the western end of the city. Oneonta's nickname is "City of the Hills".
The city is surrounded by the town of Oneonta, a separate municipal and political jurisdiction. Oneonta Municipal Airport (N66) is north of the city.
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Living in Oneonta
- Median household income
- $61,111
- Median home value
- $184,100
- Median rent
- $1,021/mo
- Median age
- 23.1
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Oneonta had 13,079 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,079 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,999 per sq mi (1,158 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oneonta at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Otsego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,079 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.36 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4548° N, 75.0669° W |
| ZIP code | 13820 |
| Official website | exploreoneonta.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3654881 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oneonta
- West End2.0 mi NW
- Laurens5.4 mi N
- Otego7.2 mi SW
- Portlandville7.7 mi NE
- Davenport Center8.0 mi E
- Mount Vision8.9 mi N
- Franklin9.4 mi SW
- Wells Bridge10.7 mi SW
- Morris11.1 mi NW
- Milford11.2 mi NE
- Gilbertsville13.1 mi W
- Schenevus13.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oneonta
What county is Oneonta in?
Oneonta is in Otsego County, New York.
What is the population of Oneonta, NY?
13,079 people lived in Oneonta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oneonta, NY?
The ZIP code of Oneonta is 13820.
What is the elevation of Oneonta?
1,112 feet (339 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oneonta?
West End (2.0 mi), Laurens (5.4 mi), Otego (7.2 mi), Portlandville (7.7 mi), Davenport Center (8.0 mi).
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