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Onalaska

Texas · 3,020 residents · 5.437 sq mi
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Onalaska has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,021. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,846 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,000. With a median age of 47.4, 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 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,020
+157%since 2000
from 1,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
+157%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
−1%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5001K2K3K3K1990201020202024Onalaska
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,021
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,566
+41%since 2000
from $16,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−15%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,048)
Black6.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(28)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(256)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(2,492)
Black2.9%(89)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(216)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other1%(31)
Diversity Score28.5%(861)
Diversity Score
29
+31%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
−10%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.2%
−48.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onalaska, Texas?

Onalaska, Texas has about 3,020 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onalaska, Texas?

The typical household in Onalaska, Texas earns about $53,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onalaska, Texas expensive?

In Onalaska, Texas, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Onalaska, Texas?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Onalaska, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onalaska, Texas?

About 13.8% of people in Onalaska, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onalaska, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Onalaska, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,274 residents, a change of about 305 percent over that period.

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