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Onley

Virginia · 516 residents · 0.8 sq mi
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Onley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,900. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
516
+4%since 2000
from 496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
645 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+5%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4655596537468401990201020202024Onley
2024678
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,438
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,183
+84%since 2000
from $19,115 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing14.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food11.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
45.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(368)
Black16.7%(86)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(50)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.6%(282)
Diversity Score
55
+60%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onley, Virginia?

Onley, Virginia has about 516 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onley, Virginia?

The typical household in Onley, Virginia earns about $53,438 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 $194,900, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Onley, Virginia?

About 38.3% 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 0.0% of people in Onley, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onley, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Onley, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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