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Onaka

South Dakota · 13 residents · 0.259 sq mi
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Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 92.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13
−57%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−41%since 2000
from 60.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0163248651990201020202024Onaka
202425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,368
−17%since 2000
from $18,559 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
92.9%
+86.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade66.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.8%(2)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% 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

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onaka, South Dakota?

Onaka, South Dakota has about 13 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Onaka, South Dakota?

About 66.7% 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 92.9% 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 46 residents, a change of about -78 percent over that period.

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