CITY · 2020 ACS
Onalaska
Washington · 657 residents · 1.604 sq mi
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The short version
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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024848
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
Manufacturing10.4%
Retail trade3.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$173,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $208,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(62)
Diversity Score25.2%(137)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(558)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(34)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other13.5%(88)
Diversity Score39.8%(261)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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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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WashingtonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024