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Onyx

California · 475 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 $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $156,700. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 230%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
Unchangedsince 2000
from 476 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.4
+9%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1042564085607122000201020202024Onyx
2024245
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,058 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,086
+50%since 2000
from $9,370 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.212
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade29.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
+230%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.3
+85%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(402)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.1%(86)
Diversity Score
18
+55%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
57.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
42.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
33.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onyx, California?

Onyx, California has about 475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onyx, California?

The typical household in Onyx, California earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onyx, California expensive?

In Onyx, California, the median home is worth about $156,700.

How educated are people in Onyx, California?

About 22.8% 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 0.0% 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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