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Onaway

Idaho · 187 residents · 0.15 sq mi
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Onaway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,000. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,300. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
−19%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,247 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+40%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1401852312763211990201020202024Onaway
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,547
+35%since 2000
from $15,211 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$128,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−49.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(8)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−73%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onaway, Idaho?

Onaway, Idaho has about 187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onaway, Idaho?

The typical household in Onaway, Idaho earns about $54,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onaway, Idaho expensive?

In Onaway, Idaho, the median home is worth about $128,300, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Onaway, Idaho?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Onaway, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onaway, Idaho?

About 13.2% of people in Onaway, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onaway, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Onaway, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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