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Oneida, TN


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Oneida, Tennessee

Oneida, Tennessee, in Scott county, is 49 miles NW of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 103 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. As of the year 2000 census, 3,615 people lived in Oneida.

The People and Families of Oneida

In Oneida, about 50% of adults are married. Oneida is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Oneida, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oneida had a median family income of $29,786.

Political Inclinations

Oneida residents donated more money ($3,700) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Oneida Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Oneida are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Oneida, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Oneida, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oneida strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyOneida Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oneida, TN

Comparing Oneida to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes74

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime23
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