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Onalaska

Washington · 621 residents · 1.604 sq mi
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Onalaska has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,868. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $164,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621
+9%vs 2011
vs 570 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
387 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 355 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+10%vs 2011
vs 36.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4996347699041K201020202024Onalaska
2024848
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,868
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,946 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,369
−11%vs 2011
vs $20,671 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.274
−14%vs 2011
vs 0.317 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade25.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $163,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−40.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+1%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(561)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(555)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(83)
Diversity Score
13
+243%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 38.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.7%
+13.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
Female
55.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.3% in 2011
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onalaska, Washington?

Onalaska, Washington has about 621 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onalaska, Washington?

The typical household in Onalaska, Washington earns about $39,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onalaska, Washington expensive?

In Onalaska, Washington, the median home is worth about $164,800.

How educated are people in Onalaska, Washington?

About 1.0% 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 2.6% of people in Onalaska, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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