Oneida Times

Of the 232,034 citizens living in Oneida County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Oneida County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.8% or 194,518 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 6.1% and totaled 14,056 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Oneida County is 2% lower than the state average, which stands at 6%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Oneida County.

	Estimated Total
White	194,518
African American	14,056
Asian	9,422
Multiracial	9,302
Some Other Race	4,137
American Indian or Alaska Native	498
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	101

Source: US Census Bureau