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Onyx

California · 245 residents · 11.451 sq mi
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Onyx has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,297. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 231 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
−49%since 2000
from 476 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.8
−52%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1042564085607122000201020202024Onyx
2024245
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,297
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,058 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,818
+15%since 2000
from $9,370 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.067
−68%since 2010
from 0.212 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
62.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
37.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(56)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(99)
Asian19.6%(48)
Other40%(98)
Diversity Score79.8%(195)
Diversity Score
80
+582%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
49.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
27.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
42.0%
+42.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
20.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
79.6%
+34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2012
from 31.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+45.9 ptssince 2017
from 54.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2016
from 77.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2016
from 22.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onyx, California?

Onyx, California has about 245 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onyx, California?

The typical household in Onyx, California earns about $24,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Onyx, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Onyx, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onyx, California?

About 39.6% of people in Onyx, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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