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Onarga

Illinois · 1,305 residents (2025 est.) · 1.674 sq mi
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Onarga has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,352. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $99,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,430
−1%since 2000
from 1,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
854 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+41%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,305 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Onarga
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,352
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,852 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,752
+133%since 2000
from $13,623 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−3%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(879)
Black2.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(507)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(879)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(537)
Black1.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino60.3%(862)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score61.9%(886)
Diversity Score
62
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
33.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2016
from 58.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2016
from 39.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onarga, Illinois?

Onarga, Illinois has about 1,430 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onarga, Illinois?

The typical household in Onarga, Illinois earns about $78,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onarga, Illinois expensive?

In Onarga, Illinois, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Onarga, Illinois?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Onarga, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onarga, Illinois?

About 8.6% of people in Onarga, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onarga, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Onarga, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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