Onaway, MI Demographics

A map of Onaway's Population by Race

Onaway, Michigan has an estimated population of 674, a large decrease from the 890 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. 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 Michigan 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 15.4% in 2020 and 25.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Onaway is ranked the 503rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 452nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Onaway's White Population

579 residents of Onaway, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Onaway is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Onaway ranks 204th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's White population has declined by an estimated 29.1%. White residents' share of Onaway's population has decreased from 91.8% to 85.9%.

Onaway is more White than neighboring Tower (70.5% White). Onaway is less White than neighboring Millersburg (92.7% White), Canada Creek Ranch (96.1% White), Atlanta (91.2% White), and Cheboygan (87.1% White).

Onaway's Black Population

1 residents of Onaway, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Onaway is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Onaway ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Onaway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Onaway is more Black than neighboring Tower (0% Black), and Canada Creek Ranch (0% Black). Onaway is less Black than neighboring Millersburg (2.9% Black), Atlanta (0.9% Black), and Cheboygan (2.6% Black).

Onaway's Asian Population

9 residents of Onaway, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Onaway is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Onaway ranks 564th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's Asian population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Asian residents' share of Onaway's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.3%.

Onaway is more Asian than neighboring Tower (0% Asian), Millersburg (0% Asian), Canada Creek Ranch (0% Asian), and Cheboygan (0.9% Asian). Onaway is less Asian than neighboring Atlanta (3% Asian).

Onaway's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Onaway, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Onaway is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Onaway ranks 691st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 485.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Onaway's population has increased from 0.8% to 6.1%.

Onaway is more Hispanic than neighboring Millersburg (0% Hispanic), Canada Creek Ranch (2.9% Hispanic), Atlanta (0.7% Hispanic), and Cheboygan (3.3% Hispanic). Onaway is less Hispanic than neighboring Tower (12.4% Hispanic).

Onaway's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Onaway, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Onaway is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Onaway ranks 85th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Onaway's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.2%.

Onaway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tower (0% Native American/Other), Millersburg (0% Native American/Other), Canada Creek Ranch (0% Native American/Other), and Atlanta (0% Native American/Other). Onaway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cheboygan (2.6% Native American/Other).

Onaway's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Onaway, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Onaway is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Onaway ranks 180th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onaway's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Onaway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Onaway is more Multiracial than neighboring Millersburg (4.4% Multiracial), Canada Creek Ranch (1% Multiracial), Atlanta (4.2% Multiracial), and Cheboygan (3.5% Multiracial). Onaway is less Multiracial than neighboring Tower (17.1% 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.