Population 6,950 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Onalaska
Household size in Onalaska
| Period | Onalaska | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Onalaska average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Household size has climbed from 2.31 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Onalaska
| Period | Onalaska | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Onalaska skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 49.9, even as the national median rose. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 47 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Onalaska
| Period | Onalaska | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Onalaska (12.7%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Texas. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Onalaska
Renters in Onalaska
| Period | Onalaska | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Onalaska is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Onalaska
| Period | Onalaska | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 38.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Onalaska: 26.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 7.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Onalaska
| Period | Onalaska | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Onalaska is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Onalaska
| Period | Onalaska | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $647 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $838 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $864 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,043 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$396 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Onalaska pays $1,043 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $396 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 44.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Onalaska
Bachelor's degrees in Onalaska
| Period | Onalaska | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Onalaska: 16.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Onalaska
| Period | Onalaska | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Onalaska never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Texas. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Onalaska
| Period | Onalaska | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Onalaska than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Onalaska compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska | 2.66 | 44.7 | 12.7% | 21.8% | 26.5% | 1991 | $1,043 | 16.9% | 86.2% | 7.1% |
| Point Blank | 2.05 | 61.8 | 1.9% | 14.1% | 32.1% | 1983 | $1,257 | 21.5% | 92.7% | 15.6% |
| West Tempe | 2.56 | 43.0 | 12.3% | 15.7% | 12.7% | 2001 | $1,111 | 9.1% | 89.5% | 5.6% |
| West Livingston | 2.95 | 39.0 | 12.7% | 17.5% | 31.3% | 1993 | $1,151 | 11.7% | 75.4% | 19.7% |
| Sebastopol | 2.21 | 51.6 | 8.9% | 11.2% | 17.7% | 1995 | $867 | 15.7% | 90.6% | 13.7% |
| Chita | 2.36 | 41.3 | 14.7% | 11.6% | 31.0% | 2001 | $776 | 26.7% | 95.6% | 6.4% |
| Marston | 2.64 | 46.0 | 10.9% | 8.4% | 24.0% | 1992 | $947 | 20.3% | 88.4% | 2.0% |
| Dallardsville | 2.94 | 44.2 | 12.6% | 27.4% | 20.0% | 1994 | $974 | 14.6% | 86.4% | 6.4% |
| Trinity | 2.34 | 49.4 | 10.3% | 23.0% | 23.3% | 1989 | $898 | 15.7% | 86.1% | 6.4% |
| Carmona | 2.89 | 56.6 | 11.7% | 20.1% | 31.2% | 1982 | $937 | 10.3% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Seven Oaks | 2.98 | 43.8 | 13.0% | 31.0% | 18.3% | 1995 | $989 | 12.6% | 86.1% | 7.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Onalaska. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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