CITY
Onalaska
Washington · 848 residents · 1.604 sq mi
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The short version
Population has grown 29% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $423,700.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024848
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.9%(67)
5 to 99.6%(81)
10 to 140%(0)
15 to 190%(0)
20 to 245.1%(43)
25 to 3424.8%(210)
35 to 4410.1%(86)
45 to 547%(59)
55 to 642.8%(24)
65 to 7424.2%(205)
75 to 848.6%(73)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.9%
Wholesale trade22.9%
Finance & insurance19.6%
Professional, scientific, technical19.6%
Retail trade7.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$423,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $412,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(770)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(29)
21
−11%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican5.8%(49)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
90.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.8%(96)
Married72.2%(249)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married2.8%(10)
Married66.5%(236)
Widowed14.1%(50)
Divorced16.6%(59)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Onalaska, Washington?
Onalaska, Washington has about 848 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Onalaska, Washington expensive?
In Onalaska, Washington, the median home is worth about $423,700, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.
How educated are people in Onalaska, Washington?
About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Onalaska, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Onalaska, Washington?
About 11.9% of people in Onalaska, Washington live below the federal poverty line.
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WashingtonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024