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Onward

Indiana · 76 residents (2025 est.) · 0.103 sq mi
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Onward has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 121 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
+149%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,961 / sq mi
+149%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
+6%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:76 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
18681181692191990201020202024Onward
2024202
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,346
+58%since 2000
from $15,993 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+51.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
+53%since 2010
from 0.189 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
92.2%
+32.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian6.9%(14)
Other17.8%(36)
Diversity Score50.6%(102)
Diversity Score
51
+467%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.7%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 75.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onward, Indiana?

Onward, Indiana has about 202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onward, Indiana?

The typical household in Onward, Indiana earns about $78,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Onward, Indiana?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Onward, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onward, Indiana?

About 0.0% of people in Onward, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onward, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Onward, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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

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