Oneida
Historic canal towns and the gateway to the Adirondacks.
Location Profile Data
Core Stats
- Population
- 231,000
- Established
- 1798
- Seat / Hub
- Utica
- Coordinates
- 43.2144, -75.4039 ↗
Demographics & Economy
- Median Income
- $65,000
- Home Price
- $185,000
- Median Age
- 40 yrs
- Households
- 88,000
Geography & Climate
- Land Area
- 1,212 mi²
- Water Area
- 1 mi²
- Highest Elevation
- 1,900 ft
- Snowfall
- 105" / yr
Infrastructure & Key Industries
- • Semiconductors
- • Cybersecurity
- • Healthcare
- • Manufacturing
- I-90 (NYS Thruway)
- NYS Route 12
- NYS Route 49
- • Utica University
- • SUNY Poly
- • Mohawk Valley Community College
- • Hamilton College
Welcome to Oneida County. From its defining natural landscapes to its deep regional history, Oneida is an essential part of the 315 area code.
Towns & Villages in Oneida
Annsville ->
Idyllic rural living north of Rome.
Augusta ->
A purely agricultural community bordering Madison County.
Ava ->
A quiet, rural town bordering the Tug Hill Plateau.
Boonville ->
Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks.
Bridgewater ->
A rural crossroads community in southern Oneida.
Camden ->
Known as the Queen Village of the industrial era.
Clinton ->
A classic college town built around a village green.
Deerfield ->
A rapidly growing suburb overlooking the Utica valley.
Florence ->
Deep woods and expansive farmland.
Forestport ->
The gateway to the Adirondack Park.
Holland Patent ->
A small, historically significant village.
Kirkland ->
An affluent township anchoring Hamilton College.
Lee ->
A scenic township touching Delta Lake.
Marcy ->
Home to SUNY Poly and extensive residential neighborhoods.
New Hartford ->
The largest suburb of Utica, combining residential charm with commercial hubs.
Oriskany ->
Site of the bloody and pivotal Revolutionary War Battle of Oriskany.
Oriskany Falls ->
A quaint village historically powered by local mills.
Remsen ->
A charming village holding on to deep Welsh roots.
Rome ->
The Copper City, home to Fort Stanwix and Erie Canal history.
Sangerfield ->
A rural town famous for late 19th-century hops farming.
Sherrill ->
The smallest city in New York State.
Steuben ->
Named for the legendary Revolutionary War general.
Trenton ->
A pristine town featuring the breathtaking Trenton Falls.
Utica ->
The Handshake City, famous for its regional cuisine and immigrant heritage.
Vernon ->
Home to Vernon Downs and rich agricultural land.
Verona ->
Home to Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Vienna ->
Situated on the scenic northern shores of Oneida Lake.
Waterville ->
Once known as the Hops Capital of the World.
Western ->
A picturesque rural town offering immense outdoor recreation.
Westmoreland ->
Intersecting major highways amidst sweeping farmlands.
Whitesboro ->
Historic village named after Hugh White, its founder in 1784.