Onarga is a village located in Iroquois County Illinois. Onarga has a 2024 population of 1,268. Onarga is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -4.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,327 in 2020.
The average household income in Onarga is $67,709 with a poverty rate of 9.6%. The median age in Onarga is 40.5 years: 39.2 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Onarga was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 763 | 59.24% |
| Other race | 384 | 29.81% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 9.08% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 444 | 2.84 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Married | 246 | 3.42 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 135 | 1.09 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Female | 60 | 4.4 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
86.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 9.22% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 8.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 6.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.89% |
| High School Graduate | 249 | 31.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 26.52% |
| Some College | 127 | 16.04% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 422 | 175 | 11 |
| White | 352 | 317 | 54 |
| Other Race | 211 | 95 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $34,286 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,833 | $34,875 | $25,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,520 | $37,452 | $29,167 |
| Overall | $36,520 | $37,500 | $33,676 |
| Some College | $40,673 | $41,429 | $39,861 |
$36,520
Average Earnings
$37,500
Average Male
$33,676
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.94% of Onarga residents speak only English, while 55.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 484 | 62 | 12.81% |
| Hispanic | 756 | 54 | 7.14% |
| Other | 383 | 35 | 9.14% |
| Multiple | 117 | 7 | 5.98% |
| Native | 8 | 4 | 50% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
9.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.08%
Male Poverty Rate
12.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Onarga is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Onarga is Multiple, with 5.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20% |
| High School | 10.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 64.86% |
| Male Employed | 4.52% |
| Female Employed | 2.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,337 | $82,094 |
| Households | $57,188 | $67,709 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,813 | $34,069 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 4.69% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 3.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
10%
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
62.97%
Born in Onarga
71.35%
Native Born
28.65%
Foreign Born
20.81%
Non Citizen
7.84%
Naturalized
71.35% of Onarga residents were born in the United States, with 62.97% having been born in Illinois. 20.81% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,194 | -15 | -1.24% |
| 2028 | 1,209 | -15 | -1.23% |
| 2027 | 1,224 | -14 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 1,238 | -15 | -1.2% |
| 2025 | 1,253 | -15 | -1.18% |
| 2024 | 1,268 | -15 | -1.17% |
| 2023 | 1,283 | -14 | -1.08% |
| 2022 | 1,297 | -17 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | 1,314 | -13 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 1,327 | 67 | 5.32% |
| 2019 | 1,260 | -16 | -1.25% |
| 2018 | 1,276 | -10 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 1,286 | -17 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 1,303 | -19 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 1,322 | -9 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 1,331 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 1,334 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 1,344 | -15 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 1,359 | -14 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 1,373 | 0 | 0% |