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Onley

Virginia · 541 residents (2025 est.) · 0.8 sq mi
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Onley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,837. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $323,100. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
678
+37%since 2000
from 496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−29%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:541 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4655596537468401990201020202024Onley
2024678
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,837
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,675
+66%since 2000
from $19,115 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−3%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.5%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+111%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(412)
Black13.9%(69)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(401)
Black14.2%(96)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(168)
Asian1.9%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71%(482)
Diversity Score
71
+108%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
25.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.4%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 84.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onley, Virginia?

Onley, Virginia has about 678 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onley, Virginia?

The typical household in Onley, Virginia earns about $57,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onley, Virginia expensive?

In Onley, Virginia, the median home is worth about $323,100, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Onley, Virginia?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Onley, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onley, Virginia?

About 8.6% of people in Onley, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onley, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Onley, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 147 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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