Oneida County, NY

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2019 Population

229,959

0.357% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

0.485% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

15.5%

4.12% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$56,027

4.05% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$127,700

3.74% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

102,302

0.0166% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Oneida County, NY had a population of 230k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $56,027. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Oneida County, NY declined from 230,782 to 229,959, a −0.357% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,844 to $56,027, a 4.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oneida County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.68%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.03%), White (Hispanic) (3.32%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%). 0% of the households in Oneida County, NY speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.8% of the residents in Oneida County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oneida County, NY are Utica College (1,794 degrees awarded in 2020), Mohawk Valley Community College (990 degrees), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (727 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Oneida County, NY was $127,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%. Most people in Oneida County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Oneida County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Oneida County, NY borders Herkimer County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Madison County, NY, Oswego County, NY, and Otsego County, NY.

United States New York Utica-Rome, NY

Diversity

Oneida County, NY is home to a population of 230k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 7.54% of Oneida County, NY residents were born outside of the country (17.3k people).

In 2019, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (189k people) in Oneida County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.26k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oneida County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
189k ± 123
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.1k ± 612
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.26k ± 208

5.77%

Hispanic Population

13.3k people

5.77% of the people in Oneida County, NY are hispanic (13.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oneida County, NY as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.54%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

17.3k people

7.61%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

17.6k people

As of 2019, 7.54% of Oneida County, NY residents (17.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oneida County, NY was 7.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oneida County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Oneida County, NY was 41. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Oneida County, NY are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Oneida County, NY residents was 41.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
501,381 ± 17,160 people
China
407,244 ± 15,504 people
Jamaica
231,289 ± 11,737 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 501,381 New York residents, followed by China with 407,244 and Jamaica with 231,289.

Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

96.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.8% of Oneida County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Oneida County, NY was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oneida County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,006 ± 318
Gulf War (2001-)
2,531 ± 322
Gulf War (1990s)
1,753 ± 256

Oneida County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Oneida County, NY is $56,027. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Oneida County, NY was Census Tract 250.03 with a value of $117,841, followed by Census Tract 254 and Census Tract 239.02, with respective values of $94,648 and $93,750.

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,156. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Oneida County, NY employs 102k people. The largest industries in Oneida County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,272 people), Educational Services (12,697 people), and Retail Trade (11,282 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,542), Public Administration ($60,631), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,384).

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,027

2019 value

± $1,050

4.05%

1 Year Growth

± 2.38%

Households in Oneida County, NY have a median annual income of $56,027, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,844 in 2018, which represents a 4.05% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Oneida County, NY compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

$82,820

Average Male Salary in New York

± $1,244

$64,156

Average Female Salary in New York

± $901

In 2019, full-time male employees in New York made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New York

White
$70,295 ± $914
Asian
$67,983 ± $2,497
Two or More Races
$52,655 ± $3,563

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New York workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New York.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oneida County, NY is from New York.

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

0.498

2018 Wage GINI in New York

In 2019, the income inequality in New York was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.174% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 250.03
Census Tract 254
Census Tract 239.02

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oneida County, NY was Census Tract 250.03 with a value of $117,841, followed by Census Tract 254 and Census Tract 239.02, with respective values of $94,648 and $93,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Oneida County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oneida County, NY (33.7k out of 218k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
22,728 ± 998
Black
4,541 ± 460
Hispanic
3,430 ± 356

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oneida County, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

102k

2019 Value

± 2,033

−0.0166%

1 Year decline

± 2.79%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Oneida County, NY declined at a rate of −0.0166%, from 102k employees to 102k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oneida County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,953 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,379 people), and Management Occupations (8,433 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oneida County, NY.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Oneida County, NY, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,953 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,379 people), and Management Occupations (8,433 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Oneida County, NY has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.4 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.52 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.38 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Oneida County, NY, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($78,438), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($69,375), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($67,739).

Industries

Employment by Industries

102k

2019 Value

± 2,033

−0.0166%

1 Year decline

± 2.79%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Oneida County, NY declined at a rate of −0.0166%, from 102k employees to 102k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oneida County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,272 people), Educational Services (12,697 people), and Retail Trade (11,282 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oneida County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Oneida County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Oneida County, NY, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,272 people), Educational Services (12,697 people), and Retail Trade (11,282 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Oneida County, NY has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.59 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.34 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.34 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Oneida County, NY, by median earnings, are Utilities ($83,542), Public Administration ($60,631), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,384).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oneida County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.9%), followed by Other (1.74%). The most partisan county was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.74%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oneida County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.9%), followed by Other (1.74%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oneida County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New York.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Oneida County, NY

56.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in New York

New York County, NY
86% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Bronx County, NY
82.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Kings County, NY
76.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New York was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New York colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Oneida County, NY awarded 4,246 degrees. The student population of Oneida County, NY is skewed towards women, with 6,988 male students and 8,455 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oneida County, NY are White (2,925 and 70.9%), followed by Asian (353 and 8.55%), Black or African American (281 and 6.81%), and Hispanic or Latino (264 and 6.4%).

The largest universities in Oneida County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Utica College (1,794 and 42.3%), Mohawk Valley Community College (990 and 23.3%), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (727 and 17.1%).

The most popular majors in Oneida County, NY are Registered Nursing (520 and 12.2%), Critical Infrastructure Protection (327 and 7.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (260 and 6.12%).

The median tuition costs in Oneida County, NY are $39,745 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
102 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
411 degree-majorss awarded
Critical Infrastructure Protection
148 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oneida County, NY was General Economics with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oneida County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Utica College
1,794 degrees awarded
Mohawk Valley Community College
990 degrees awarded
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
727 degrees awarded

$7,070

Median In-State Public

$39,745

Median Private

In 2020, the Oneida County, NY institution with the largest number of graduating students was Utica College with 1,794 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,901

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,345

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,901 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oneida County, NY, which is 0.811 times less than the 2,345 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Oneida County, NY by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,925 degrees awarded
Asian
353 degrees awarded
Black or African American
281 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Oneida County, NY was White students. These 2,925 degrees mean that there were 8.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 353 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oneida County, NY was $127,700 in 2019, which is 0.531 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $123,100 to $127,700, a 3.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Oneida County, NY is 67.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Oneida County, NY have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oneida County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$127,700

2019 Median

± $2,130

$123,100

2018 Median

± $2,068

In 2019, the median property value in Oneida County, NY grew to to $127,700 from the previous year's value of $123,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Oneida County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oneida County, NY the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,027

Median Household Income

± $1,050

89.7k

Number of Households

± 1,817

In 2019, the median household income of the 89.7k households in Oneida County, NY grew to $56,027 from the previous year's value of $53,844.

The following chart displays the households in Oneida County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Oneida County, NY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oneida County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

67.5%

2019 Homeownership

67%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 67.5% of the housing units in Oneida County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Oneida County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oneida County, NY have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Oneida County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oneida County, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (8.2%)
Worked At Home (4.54%)

In 2019, 81.9% of workers in Oneida County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.2%) and those who worked at home (4.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oneida County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oneida County, NY have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96% of the population of Oneida County, NY has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in Oneida County, NY see 1350 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.16% decrease from the previous year (1394 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1786 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 577 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Orleans County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.7%). Additionally, Chenango County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,350 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oneida County, NY

Primary care physicians in Oneida County, NY see an average of 1,350 patients per year. This represents a 3.16% decrease from the previous year (1,394 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oneida County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

$9,778

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New York

$5,338

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,803

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,179

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New York (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.57%, from $9,351 to $9,778.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.98%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

23.5%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oneida County, NY declined by 5.35% from 4.21% to 3.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oneida County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.