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Onawa

Iowa · 2,998 residents · 5.268 sq mi
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Onawa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,395. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,998
−3%since 2000
from 3,091 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
569 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+6%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Onawa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,395
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,796 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,585
+15%since 2000
from $17,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$399
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+29%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,001)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(33)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(101)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,861)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(35)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other3.1%(94)
Diversity Score12.1%(364)
Diversity Score
12
+273%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
6.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onawa, Iowa?

Onawa, Iowa has about 2,998 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onawa, Iowa?

The typical household in Onawa, Iowa earns about $36,395 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 $79,500, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Onawa, Iowa?

About 16.0% 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 9.6% 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 62 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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