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Population of Onawa, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)5.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)556.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.31% (-9)
Growth Since 20203.59% (100)
Rank in State124th
Rank in Country9040th

The population of Onawa, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 2,888. This is a decrease of -0.31% (-9 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Onawa by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Onawa by Age

Onawa Population Pyramid 2022
Onawa Median Age
43.9
Total
37.1
Male
49.1
Female
Onawa Sex Ratio
45.55%
1,270
Male
54.45%
1,518
Female
Onawa Age Dependency Ratio
37.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
30.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Onawa Adults
2,275
Adults
(617 of whom are seniors) in Onawa.

Population of Onawa by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Onawa

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 17.73%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 15.81%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 19.36%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Onawa

While the overall poverty rate of Onawa is 17.73%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (19.36%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (15.81%).

Poverty Rate of Onawa by Employment Status and Sex

10.85%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
14.03%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Onawa by Education

28.57%
Less Than 9th Grade
13.57%
High School
22.33%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater