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Onawa

Iowa · 3,091 residents · 5.268 sq mi
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Onawa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,796. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $59,000. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,091
+5%since 1990
from 2,936 in 1990
1990 – 2025
587 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 557 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
−3%since 1990
from 43.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Onawa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,796
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,870 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,928
+66%since 1990
from $10,826 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
−9.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
27.0% rent
1.7
+1%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,867)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(33)
Diversity Score5.8%(169)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,001)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(33)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score3.3%(101)
3
−44%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Onawa, Iowa?

Onawa, Iowa has about 3,091 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Onawa, Iowa?

The typical household in Onawa, Iowa earns about $34,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onawa, Iowa expensive?

In Onawa, Iowa, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Onawa, Iowa?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Onawa, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onawa, Iowa?

About 6.3% of people in Onawa, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onawa, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Onawa, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 155 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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