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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Onarga

Illinois · 1,438 residents · 1.674 sq mi
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Onarga has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,852. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% 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 $67,800. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,438
+12%since 1990
from 1,281 in 1990
1990 – 2025
859 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 765 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.9
−11%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Onarga
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,852
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,365 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,623
+37%since 1990
from $9,941 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.9%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,800
+84%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$454
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
79.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
20.2% rent
1.9
+52%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,070)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(281)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.1%(770)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(879)
Black2.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(507)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score61.1%(879)
61
+2%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+3%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onarga, Illinois?

Onarga, Illinois has about 1,438 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Onarga, Illinois?

The typical household in Onarga, Illinois earns about $35,852 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 $67,800, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Onarga, Illinois?

About 4.3% 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 10.9% 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 157 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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