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 $77,685 with a poverty rate of 10.11%. The median age in Onarga township is 39.5 years: 36.1 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Onarga township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,073 | 67.06% |
| Other race | 384 | 24% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 7.31% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 1% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| 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 | 532 | 2.95 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Married | 317 | 3.5 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 143 | 1.08 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 69 | 4.25 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Male | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
88.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 8.7% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 11.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 80 | 8.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 3.38% |
| High School Graduate | 286 | 29.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 21.49% |
| Some College | 174 | 17.81% |
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 | 535 | 490 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 422 | 175 | 11 |
| Other Race | 211 | 95 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 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 19.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $115,833 | $34,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,000 | $34,875 | $25,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,520 | $37,452 | $29,167 |
| Overall | $37,230 | $42,083 | $31,667 |
| Some College | $40,833 | $45,625 | $34,625 |
$37,230
Average Earnings
$42,083
Average Male
$31,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.13% of Onarga township residents speak only English, while 44.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 794 | 100 | 12.59% |
| Hispanic | 756 | 54 | 7.14% |
| Other | 383 | 35 | 9.14% |
| Multiple | 117 | 7 | 5.98% |
| Native | 8 | 4 | 50% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
10.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.27%
Male Poverty Rate
12.75%
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 Multiple, with 5.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.49% |
| High School | 8.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 64.86% |
| Male Employed | 6.15% |
| Female Employed | 2.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,587 | $93,655 |
| Households | $62,333 | $77,685 |
| Married Families | $82,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,104 | $33,564 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
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
33
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 4.22% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 3.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
68%
Born in Onarga township
76.94%
Native Born
23.06%
Foreign Born
16.75%
Non Citizen
6.31%
Naturalized
76.94% of Onarga township residents were born in the United States, with 68% having been born in Illinois. 16.75% 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% |