Oneida, New York facts for kids
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Oneida, New York
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Oneida Main Street in a 1907 postcard
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 Oneida, New York
Location in New York
Oneida, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Chartered | 1901 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.14 sq mi (57.33 km2) |
| • Land | 22.05 sq mi (57.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,329 |
| • Density | 468.37/sq mi (180.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13421
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-053-54837 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0959363 |
Oneida is a city in Madison County, New York. It is located west of Oneida Castle and east of Wampsville. In 2020, about 10,329 people lived there. The city is named after the Oneida people. They were a Native American group who lived in this area a long time ago.
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History of Oneida
After the American Revolution, many people from New England moved to central and western New York. In the early 1800s, the Erie Canal was built. This canal helped people and goods move across New York. Oneida grew as new trade routes opened up. A canal to Oneida Lake and a railroad stop helped connect the area to major trade networks.
The village of Oneida became official on June 20, 1848. It was part of the larger town of Lenox. But over time, people in Oneida wanted to be independent. So, in 1896, it became its own town called Oneida. Then, on March 28, 1901, it officially became the City of Oneida.
The first elected mayor of Oneida was Julius M. Goldstein. He was a co-founder of a cigar company.
Oneida is also known for the Oneida Community. This was a special group of people who lived together from 1848 to 1881. They tried a new way of living and sharing everything. The community made silk and canned goods. Later, they started making flatware, like forks and spoons. This led to the creation of Oneida Limited in 1880. This company became very famous for making flatware. Today, Oneida Limited is still based in the city. The Oneida Community Mansion House is a historic building from that time. You can visit it to learn more about the community.
Oneida has several places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important buildings and sites that are protected for their history. Some examples include the Main-Broad-Grove Streets Historic District and the United States Post Office.
Geography and Location
Oneida is in the northeastern part of Madison County. It shares a border with Oneida County to the northeast. New York State Route 5 goes through the city. This road connects Oneida to Utica (about 22 miles east) and Syracuse (about 27 miles west).
Interstate 90, also known as the New York State Thruway, passes north of Oneida. However, it does not have a direct exit into the city. You can use exits in nearby Verona or Canastota. New York State Route 46 also runs through Oneida. It goes north to Rome (about 18 miles) and south to Hamilton (about 20 miles).
The city covers about 22.1 square miles. A small part of this area is water. Oneida Creek forms the northeastern border of the city. This creek flows into Oneida Lake. The water from Oneida Lake eventually flows into Lake Ontario.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 3,262 | — | |
| 1880 | 3,934 | 20.6% | |
| 1890 | 6,083 | 54.6% | |
| 1900 | 6,364 | 4.6% | |
| 1910 | 8,317 | 30.7% | |
| 1920 | 10,541 | 26.7% | |
| 1930 | 10,558 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 10,291 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 11,325 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 11,677 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 11,658 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 10,810 | −7.3% | |
| 1990 | 10,850 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 10,987 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 11,393 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 10,846 | −4.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 11,393 people living in Oneida. There were about 4,672 households. Most people in the city were White (about 96%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.84% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.4 people.
Education in Oneida
Most students in Oneida attend schools in the Oneida City School District. This district also serves students in Oneida Castle, Durhamville, and Wampsville. Some parts of Oneida are also served by the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School District and the Stockbridge Valley Central School District.
Communities and Nearby Places
- Bennetts Corners – A small community in the southeastern part of the city.
- Oneida Community – This is where the historic Oneida Community used to be. The Oneida Community Mansion House is located here.
Famous People from Oneida
- Riley Dixon, an NFL football player (punter).
- James Howe, an author famous for the Bunnicula book series.
- Mike Lupica, an author.
- John Humphrey Noyes, who started the Oneida Community.
- Ted Phillips, a business leader for the Chicago Bears football team.
- Com Truise, an electronic musician.
See also
In Spanish: Oneida (Nueva York) para niños
