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Onley

Virginia · 532 residents · 0.8 sq mi
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Onley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
+7%since 2000
from 496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
665 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+1%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4655596537468401990201020202024Onley
2024678
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,859
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,296
+90%since 2000
from $19,115 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,600
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+86%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(335)
Black12.4%(66)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(77)
Asian4.7%(25)
Other5.9%(31)
Diversity Score70.6%(376)
Diversity Score
71
+107%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onley, Virginia?

Onley, Virginia has about 532 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onley, Virginia?

The typical household in Onley, Virginia earns about $53,859 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 $265,600, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Onley, Virginia?

About 23.4% 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 10.9% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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