Onarga township is located in Iroquois County Illinois. Onarga township has a 2024 population of 1,541. Onarga township is currently declining at a rate of -1.15% annually and its population has decreased by -4.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,610 in 2020.
The average household income in Onarga township is $83,294 with a poverty rate of 9.97%. The median age in Onarga township is 42.1 years: 41 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Onarga township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 936 | 56.93% |
| Other race | 404 | 24.57% |
| Two or more races | 213 | 12.96% |
| Native American | 71 | 4.32% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 591 | 2.72 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Married | 349 | 3.4 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 186 | 1.08 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Female | 34 | 4.71 | 20.6 | 79.4 |
| Male | 22 | 2.77 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
87.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 6.76% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 11.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 7.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 4.85% |
| High School Graduate | 352 | 33.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 244 | 23.22% |
| Some College | 134 | 12.75% |
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 | 514 | 478 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 514 | 238 | 37 |
| Other Race | 250 | 112 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 68 | 3 |
| Native American | 70 | 28 | 20 |
| Black | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 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 native american people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,750 | $118,611 | $43,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,680 | $39,306 | $25,882 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,406 | $45,521 | $26,923 |
| Overall | $42,667 | $45,950 | $36,667 |
| Some College | $43,333 | $45,000 | $39,643 |
$42,667
Average Earnings
$45,950
Average Male
$36,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.51% of Onarga township residents speak only English, while 44.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 811 | 86 | 10.6% |
| White | 778 | 66 | 8.48% |
| Other | 403 | 45 | 11.17% |
| Multiple | 213 | 41 | 19.25% |
| Native | 70 | 4 | 5.71% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Black | 4 | 2 | 50% |
9.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.6%
Male Poverty Rate
11.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Onarga township is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Onarga township is Native, with 5.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.02% |
| High School | 11.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 6.04% |
| Female Employed | 2.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,188 | $101,913 |
| Households | $64,727 | $83,294 |
| Married Families | $80,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,167 | $40,181 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
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
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 4.15% |
| Black | 2 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
63.02%
Born in Onarga township
72.87%
Native Born
27.13%
Foreign Born
15.88%
Non Citizen
11.25%
Naturalized
72.87% of Onarga township residents were born in the United States, with 63.02% having been born in Illinois. 15.88% 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 | 1,451 | -18 | -1.23% |
| 2028 | 1,469 | -18 | -1.21% |
| 2027 | 1,487 | -18 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 1,505 | -18 | -1.18% |
| 2025 | 1,523 | -18 | -1.17% |
| 2024 | 1,541 | -18 | -1.15% |
| 2023 | 1,559 | -18 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 1,577 | -18 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 1,595 | -15 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 1,610 | 66 | 4.27% |
| 2019 | 1,544 | -20 | -1.28% |
| 2018 | 1,564 | -14 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 1,578 | -21 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 1,599 | -21 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 1,620 | -11 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 1,631 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 1,636 | -14 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 1,650 | -15 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 1,665 | -17 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 1,682 | 0 | 0% |