Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Onaway, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

674

Median Agei

50.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%579

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%41

Two or More

5.3%36

Asian

1.3%9

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%7

Black

0.1%1

Other

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%41

High School Diploma

36.2%182

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%28

Some College (1+ yr)

18.3%92

Associate's Degree

6.8%34

Bachelor's Degree

5.4%27

Master's Degree

2.6%13

HS or Higher

82.9%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$69,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.6%246

Renter-Occupied

34.4%129

Total Units

448

Homeownership

65.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.5%48

$50K–$100K

43.5%107

$100K–$150K

19.5%48

$150K–$200K

5.7%14

$200K–$300K

6.9%17

$300K–$500K

3.7%9

$500K–$1M

1.2%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%1

2010–2019

2%9

2000–2009

5.4%24

1990–1999

7.6%34

1980–1989

11.2%50

1970–1979

7.6%34

1960–1969

12.9%58

1950–1959

4.5%20

1940–1949

9.4%42

1939 or earlier

39.3%176

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.5%283

Electricity

17.6%66

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%16

Wood

1.6%6

Fuel Oil

0.8%3

Other

0.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,622

Mean Household Incomei

$50,293

Per Capita Incomei

$25,352

Poverty Ratei

23.3%

Unemploymenti

14.7%

Labor Forcei

252

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%15

$10K–$15K

13.6%51

$15K–$20K

5.6%21

$20K–$25K

5.3%20

$25K–$30K

8.8%33

$30K–$35K

2.1%8

$35K–$40K

2.4%9

$40K–$45K

20.8%78

$45K–$50K

3.7%14

$50K–$60K

5.6%21

$60K–$75K

6.1%23

$75K–$100K

8.8%33

$100K–$125K

8%30

$125K–$150K

1.6%6

$150K–$200K

3.5%13

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

142.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

215

Avg. Commutei

28.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

215

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

56(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured