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Onward

Indiana · 76 residents · 0.103 sq mi
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Onward has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,192. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−6%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
738 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+50%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18681181692191990201020202024Onward
2024202
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,192
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,634
+4%since 2000
from $15,993 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$433
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
30.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(62)
Black1.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(4)
Diversity Score30%(23)
Diversity Score
30
+236%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% 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
5.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
35.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onward, Indiana?

Onward, Indiana has about 76 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onward, Indiana?

The typical household in Onward, Indiana earns about $50,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onward, Indiana expensive?

In Onward, Indiana, the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Onward, Indiana?

About 6.3% 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 11.7% of people in Onward, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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