Onyx is a CDP located in Kern County California. Onyx has a 2024 population of 673. Onyx is currently growing at a rate of 2.12% annually and its population has increased by 16.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 576 in 2020.
The average household income in Onyx is $36,796 with a poverty rate of 27.75%. The median age in Onyx is 54.6 years: 57.6 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Onyx was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 407 | 63.1% |
| Other race | 99 | 15.35% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 14.26% |
| Asian | 47 | 7.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 307 | 2.1 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 187 | 2.13 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Male | 101 | 1.74 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 19 | 3.68 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1.88
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
84.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 13.03% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 12.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 213 | 42.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 157 | 31.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 407 | 407 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.72%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.65% of Onyx residents speak only English, while 15.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 407 | 83 | 20.39% |
| Other | 99 | 49 | 49.49% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 49 | 49.49% |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 100% |
27.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.04%
Male Poverty Rate
27.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Onyx is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Onyx is White, with 20.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 40.13% |
| High School | 9.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $32,938 |
| Households | $25,982 | $36,796 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,925 | $37,956 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
0.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
0.0%
Male Marriage Rate
0.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 24.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
26.8%
Labor Force Participation
16.7%
Employment Rate
37.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.69%
Born in Onyx
92.4%
Native Born
7.6%
Foreign Born
7.6%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
92.4% of Onyx residents were born in the United States, with 59.69% having been born in California. 7.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 673 | 14 | 2.12% |
| 2023 | 659 | 14 | 2.17% |
| 2022 | 645 | -16 | -2.42% |
| 2021 | 661 | 85 | 14.76% |
| 2020 | 576 | 98 | 20.5% |
| 2019 | 478 | -110 | -18.71% |
| 2018 | 588 | -33 | -5.31% |
| 2017 | 621 | 11 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 610 | 6 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 604 | 5 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 599 | 178 | 42.28% |
| 2013 | 421 | 85 | 25.3% |
| 2012 | 336 | 181 | 116.77% |
| 2011 | 155 | -320 | -67.37% |
| 2010 | 475 | 0 | 0% |