Onaway is a city located in Presque Isle County Michigan. Onaway has a 2024 population of 918. Onaway is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 894 in 2020.
The average household income in Onaway is $47,861 with a poverty rate of 21.66%. The median age in Onaway is 51.8 years: 54.4 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Onaway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 638 | 91.01% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 6.56% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.86% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.14% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 401 | 1.74 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Non Family | 204 | 1.04 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Married | 143 | 2.47 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 31 | 1.77 | 16.1 | 83.9 |
| Male | 23 | 3.35 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
2.31
Average Family Size
1.74
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 11.3% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 6.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 5.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 3.83% |
| High School Graduate | 183 | 35.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 5.75% |
| Some College | 167 | 31.99% |
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 | 476 | 391 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 31 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 16 | 3 |
| Asian | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,667 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,909 | $45,750 | $28,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,667 | $40,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,375 | $47,250 | $29,231 |
| Some College | $39,375 | $60,833 | $29,821 |
$38,375
Average Earnings
$47,250
Average Male
$29,231
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.4% of Onaway residents speak only English, while 3.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 631 | 134 | 21.24% |
| Multiple | 44 | 14 | 31.82% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 9 | 31.03% |
| Asian | 9 | 3 | 33.33% |
21.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.75%
Male Poverty Rate
27.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Onaway is Asian, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Onaway is White, with 21.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.97% |
| Some College | 19.21% |
| High School | 15.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Male Employed | 5.74% |
| Female Employed | 2.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,804 | $61,019 |
| Households | $40,159 | $47,861 |
| Married Families | $58,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,879 | $28,569 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
65
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 11.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
85.59%
Born in Onaway
98.29%
Native Born
1.71%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
98.29% of Onaway residents were born in the United States, with 85.59% having been born in Michigan. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 948 | 6 | 0.64% |
| 2028 | 942 | 6 | 0.64% |
| 2027 | 936 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 2026 | 930 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 2025 | 924 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 918 | 6 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 912 | -5 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 917 | 12 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 905 | 11 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 894 | 67 | 8.1% |
| 2019 | 827 | -6 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 833 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 835 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 833 | -5 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 838 | -11 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 849 | -3 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 852 | -4 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 856 | -4 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 860 | -12 | -1.38% |
| 2010 | 872 | 0 | 0% |