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Onaway

Idaho · 196 residents · 0.15 sq mi
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Population has declined 15% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−15%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,307 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+32%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1401852312763211990201020202024Onaway
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,446
+159%since 2000
from $15,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance29.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical29.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
8.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(17)
Diversity Score22.7%(44)
Diversity Score
23
+134%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.3%
−49.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onaway, Idaho?

Onaway, Idaho has about 196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Onaway, Idaho expensive?

In Onaway, Idaho, the median home is worth about $134,400.

How educated are people in Onaway, Idaho?

About 10.2% 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 24.4% 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 34 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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