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Onycha

Alabama · 174 residents (2025 est.) · 0.792 sq mi
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Onycha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,000. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238
+14%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−12%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:174 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
581071562052541990201020202024Onycha
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,639
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,216
+37%since 2000
from $12,530 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−14%since 2010
from 0.501 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−39%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2012
from 33.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+57.1 ptssince 2017
from 42.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onycha, Alabama?

Onycha, Alabama has about 238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onycha, Alabama?

The typical household in Onycha, Alabama earns about $47,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onycha, Alabama expensive?

In Onycha, Alabama, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Onycha, Alabama?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Onycha, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onycha, Alabama?

About 28.6% of people in Onycha, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onycha, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Onycha, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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