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Onaway

Michigan · 890 residents · 1.629 sq mi
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Onaway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,697. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,000. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
890
−10%since 2000
from 993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+9%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6387468559631K1990201020202024Onaway
2024674
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,697
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,787 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,801
+46%since 2000
from $13,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(947)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(817)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.7%(50)
Diversity Score15.9%(142)
Diversity Score
16
+344%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+4%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onaway, Michigan?

Onaway, Michigan has about 890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onaway, Michigan?

The typical household in Onaway, Michigan earns about $27,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onaway, Michigan expensive?

In Onaway, Michigan, the median home is worth about $51,000, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Onaway, Michigan?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Onaway, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onaway, Michigan?

About 24.7% of people in Onaway, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onaway, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Onaway, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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