Onalaska, TX Demographics

A map of Onalaska's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,503	2,492	78.0%	82.5%
Hispanic	535	216	16.7%	7.2%
Multiracial	135	166	4.2%	5.5%
Black	37	89	1.2%	2.9%
Asian	0	21	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	36	0.0%	1.2%

Onalaska, Texas has an estimated population of 3,210, an increase from the 3,020 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.0% White, 16.7% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Onalaska, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Onalaska has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Onalaska, that probability was 31.0% in 2020 and 36.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Onalaska is ranked the 552nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Onalaska was ranked the 564th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Onalaska's White Population

2,503 residents of Onalaska, or 78.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Onalaska is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Onalaska ranks 214th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onalaska's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Onalaska's population has decreased from 82.5% to 78.0%.

Onalaska is more White than neighboring Point Blank (76% White), West Livingston (57.1% White), and Livingston (57.6% White). Onalaska is less White than neighboring Cedar Point (97.3% White), and Cape Royale (95.3% White).

Onalaska's Black Population

37 residents of Onalaska, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Onalaska is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Onalaska ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onalaska's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.4%. Black residents' share of Onalaska's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.2%.

Onalaska is more Black than neighboring Cedar Point (0% Black), and Cape Royale (0% Black). Onalaska is less Black than neighboring Point Blank (8.7% Black), West Livingston (19.6% Black), and Livingston (10.9% Black).

Onalaska's Asian Population

0 residents of Onalaska, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Onalaska is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Onalaska ranks 631st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onalaska's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Onalaska's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Onalaska is less Asian than neighboring Point Blank (3.7% Asian), West Livingston (0.4% Asian), and Livingston (2.1% Asian).

Onalaska's Hispanic Population

535 residents of Onalaska, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Onalaska is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Onalaska ranks 1693rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onalaska's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 147.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Onalaska's population has increased from 7.2% to 16.7%.

Onalaska is more Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Point (0.6% Hispanic), Point Blank (5.3% Hispanic), and Cape Royale (2.4% Hispanic). Onalaska is less Hispanic than neighboring West Livingston (18% Hispanic), and Livingston (26.1% Hispanic).

Onalaska's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Onalaska, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Onalaska is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Onalaska ranks 301st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onalaska's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Onalaska's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Onalaska is less Native American/Other than neighboring Point Blank (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Livingston (0.1% Native American/Other).

Onalaska's Multiracial Population

135 residents of Onalaska, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Onalaska is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Onalaska ranks 185th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onalaska's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Onalaska's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.2%.

Onalaska is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Point (2.1% Multiracial), Cape Royale (2.3% Multiracial), and Livingston (3.3% Multiracial). Onalaska is less Multiracial than neighboring Point Blank (5.7% Multiracial), and West Livingston (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.