Onondaga County
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- Population
- 471,129
- Area
- 778.39 sq mi (2,016.03 km²), 27.22 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.6
- Households
- 197,760
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $76,945
- Median house value
- $200,200
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Onondaga County is a county bursting with history and natural beauty in central New York State. Syracuse, the county seat, is the state's fifth-most populous city and a hub for education, healthcare, and technology. Onondaga County boasts a rich history that stretches back to the Iroquois Confederacy. The landscape is diverse, offering scenic lakes, rolling hills, and charming towns. Onondaga Lake, the county's centerpiece, provides opportunities for recreation and is a source of stunning natural beauty.
Cities & Towns in Onondaga County
Local News
Central Current
Published 1 hour agoSean Kirst: Jim Gifford’s life equaled faith in Elmwood. Saturday’s cleanup, in his memory, nurtures that spark.
An annual gathering in honor of a guy, lost to violence, whose everyday world represented full neighborhood commitment.
Advocates hope Syracuse remains landmark in fight for reproductive rights
Syracuse’s Planned Parenthood location became the first freestanding abortion clinic in the U.S. over 55 years ago.
‘Salt City Responds’ to political climate through exhibit’s visual messaging
A new display titled “Salt City Responds” at the Warehouse Gallery features Syracuse artists’ responses to social and political issues.
Central Current
Published September 30Facing a labor shortage, SHA, developer host free construction workforce training for SHA residents
More than 150 people signed up for the training. Part of the challenge in hiring construction workers is the number of construction jobs happening in the region.
Lizzy McAlpine works through grief, love to reach new sound on ‘Angel’
Lizzy McAlpine’s latest album, “Angel,” is the singer’s triumph, featuring sonically different songs that cohesively mesh together.