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CITY · 2020 ACS

Onalaska

Washington · 657 residents · 1.604 sq mi
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Population has grown 21% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $173,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
657
+21%since 2019
from 544 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
40.8
+2%since 2019
from 39.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4996347699041K201020202024Onalaska
2024848
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(33)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(53)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.3%(35)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.8%(58)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(26)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(81)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410%(66)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.5%(56)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.8%(97)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.3%(107)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(38)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.1%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,684
+12%since 2019
from $20,341 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $208,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 74.9% in 2019
31.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(558)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(34)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other13.5%(88)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Italian36.9%(159)
Irish35.5%(153)
German28.5%(123)
British19.5%(84)
Norwegian15.3%(66)
Scottish1.6%(7)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest British population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+15%since 2019
from 22.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
67.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 657 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Onalaska, Washington expensive?

In Onalaska, Washington, the median home is worth about $173,800.

How educated are people in Onalaska, Washington?

About 11.0% 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 0.0% of people in Onalaska, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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