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 $45,165 with a poverty rate of 27.25%. The median age in Onaway is 36.9 years: 37.6 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Onaway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 718 | 88.31% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 8.24% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.86% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 405 | 1.99 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Non Family | 200 | 1.12 | 58 | 42 |
| Married | 131 | 2.9 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Male | 39 | 3.31 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 35 | 2.14 | 14.3 | 85.7 |
2.46
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 10.58% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 9.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 5.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 2.78% |
| High School Graduate | 202 | 37.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 5.19% |
| Some College | 158 | 29.31% |
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 | 490 | 409 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 37 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 21 | 2 |
| Asian | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,875 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,500 | $43,750 | $21,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,875 | $41,406 | $26,250 |
| Some College | $28,611 | $0 | $27,000 |
$31,875
Average Earnings
$41,406
Average Male
$26,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.05% of Onaway residents speak only English, while 2.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 705 | 197 | 27.94% |
| Multiple | 52 | 15 | 28.85% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 11 | 29.73% |
| Asian | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| Native | 7 | 1 | 14.29% |
27.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.01%
Male Poverty Rate
29.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Onaway is Hispanic, with 29.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Onaway is Native, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 27.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.88% |
| High School | 19.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Male Employed | 10.57% |
| Female Employed | 5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,250 | $56,449 |
| Households | $35,625 | $45,165 |
| Married Families | $57,054 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,162 | $27,404 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.7%
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
62
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 9.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.4%
Labor Force Participation
40.9%
Employment Rate
13.7%
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
80.57%
Born in Onaway
98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
98.77% of Onaway residents were born in the United States, with 80.57% having been born in Michigan. 0.62% 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% |