Onward, IN Demographics

A map of Onward's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	151	62	74.8%	81.6%
Multiracial	36	7	17.8%	9.2%
Asian	14	0	6.9%	0.0%
Hispanic	1	4	0.5%	5.3%
Black	0	1	0.0%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	2.6%

Onward, Indiana has an estimated population of 202, a dramatic increase from the 76 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 17.8% Multiracial, 6.9% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Onward, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Onward has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Onward, that probability was 32.2% in 2020 and 40.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Onward is ranked the 718th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Onward was ranked the 671st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Onward's White Population

151 residents of Onward, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Onward is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Onward ranks 601st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onward's White population has grown by an estimated 143.5%. White residents' share of Onward's population has decreased from 81.6% to 74.8%.

Onward is more White than neighboring Grissom AFB (72.9% White). Onward is less White than neighboring Walton (79.2% White), Bunker Hill (88.4% White), Galveston (96% White), and Peru (86.6% White).

Onward's Black Population

0 residents of Onward, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Onward is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Onward ranks 160th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onward's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Onward's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Onward is less Black than neighboring Grissom AFB (5.6% Black), Bunker Hill (3.5% Black), and Peru (2.9% Black).

Onward's Asian Population

14 residents of Onward, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Onward is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Onward ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onward's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 14. Asian residents' share of Onward's population has increased from 0.0% to 6.9%.

Onward is more Asian than neighboring Walton (0% Asian), Grissom AFB (0% Asian), Bunker Hill (0.1% Asian), Galveston (0% Asian), and Peru (0.1% Asian).

Onward's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Onward, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Onward is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Onward ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onward's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Onward's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.5%.

Onward is less Hispanic than neighboring Walton (18.9% Hispanic), Grissom AFB (7.8% Hispanic), Bunker Hill (3.6% Hispanic), Galveston (0.7% Hispanic), and Peru (4.7% Hispanic).

Onward's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Onward, 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 Onward is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Onward ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onward's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Onward's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Onward is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grissom AFB (1.8% Native American/Other), Bunker Hill (0.5% Native American/Other), Galveston (0.4% Native American/Other), and Peru (1.2% Native American/Other).

Onward's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Onward, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Onward is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Onward ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Onward's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 414.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Onward's population has increased from 9.2% to 17.8%.

Onward is more Multiracial than neighboring Walton (1.9% Multiracial), Grissom AFB (11.9% Multiracial), Bunker Hill (3.8% Multiracial), Galveston (2.9% Multiracial), and Peru (4.5% 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.