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Onaga

Kansas · 702 residents · 0.656 sq mi
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Onaga has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,513. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
702
Unchangedsince 2000
from 704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,070 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,073 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
−8%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5966617277928571990201020202024Onaga
2024727
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,513
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,479
+32%since 2000
from $16,219 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+6%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(672)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(17)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(670)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other4.9%(34)
Diversity Score18.1%(127)
Diversity Score
18
+134%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onaga, Kansas?

Onaga, Kansas has about 702 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onaga, Kansas?

The typical household in Onaga, Kansas earns about $41,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onaga, Kansas expensive?

In Onaga, Kansas, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Onaga, Kansas?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Onaga, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onaga, Kansas?

About 4.8% of people in Onaga, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onaga, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Onaga, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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