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Onaka

South Dakota · 15 residents · 0.259 sq mi
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Onaka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,000. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 15 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $17,500. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 51.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 78% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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

15
−50%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2025
58 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
61.5
+2%since 2000
from 60.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
0163248651990201020202024Onaka
202425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$10,000
−74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2014
$12,703
−32%since 2000
from $18,559 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
51.7%
+44.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade90.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$17,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2017
20.0%
−57.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
10.0% rent
18.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
31.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
1.8
+374%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.2%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
100.0%
+68.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

36.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
48.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onaka, South Dakota?

Onaka, South Dakota has about 15 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onaka, South Dakota?

The typical household in Onaka, South Dakota earns about $10,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onaka, South Dakota expensive?

In Onaka, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $17,500.

How educated are people in Onaka, South Dakota?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Onaka, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onaka, South Dakota?

About 51.7% of people in Onaka, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onaka, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Onaka, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -75 percent over that period.

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

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