Onaway, ID Demographics

A map of Onaway's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	221	183	84.0%	93.4%
Multiracial	20	9	7.6%	4.6%
Hispanic	12	3	4.6%	1.5%
Native American/Other	10	1	3.8%	0.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Onaway, Idaho has an estimated population of 263, a dramatic increase from the 196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Onaway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Onaway has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Onaway, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 28.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Onaway is ranked the 179th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 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). Onaway was ranked the 187th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Onaway's White Population

221 residents of Onaway, or 84.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Onaway is higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Onaway ranks 22nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's White population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. White residents' share of Onaway's population has decreased from 93.4% to 84.0%.

Onaway is more White than neighboring Princeton (80% White), and De Smet (2.2% White). Onaway is less White than neighboring Potlatch (90.2% White), Viola (100% White), and Palouse (84.1% White).

Onaway's Black Population

0 residents of Onaway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Onaway is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Onaway ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Onaway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Onaway is less Black than neighboring Potlatch (0.7% Black).

Onaway's Asian Population

0 residents of Onaway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Onaway is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Onaway ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Onaway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Onaway is less Asian than neighboring Palouse (0.3% Asian).

Onaway's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Onaway, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Onaway is lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Onaway ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Onaway's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.6%.

Onaway is more Hispanic than neighboring Potlatch (2.6% Hispanic), Princeton (0% Hispanic), and Viola (0% Hispanic). Onaway is less Hispanic than neighboring Palouse (6.5% Hispanic), and De Smet (32.6% Hispanic).

Onaway's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Onaway, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Onaway is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Onaway ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Onaway's population has increased from 0.5% to 3.8%.

Onaway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Potlatch (0.5% Native American/Other), Princeton (0% Native American/Other), and Viola (0% Native American/Other). Onaway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palouse (7.1% Native American/Other), and De Smet (57.8% Native American/Other).

Onaway's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Onaway, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Onaway is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Onaway ranks 78th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 122.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Onaway's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.6%.

Onaway is more Multiracial than neighboring Potlatch (6% Multiracial), Viola (0% Multiracial), Palouse (2% Multiracial), and De Smet (7.4% Multiracial). Onaway is less Multiracial than neighboring Princeton (20% 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.