Community Profiles

Onycha

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Onycha is 156. The population is expected to shrink to 154 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.26%.

The median age of Onycha residents is 43.

The diversity index of Onycha is 18.9, meaning that there is a 19% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Onycha is $51,306 and projected to be $54,035 in 2031. Per capita income is $21,049, projected to be $22,456 in 2031. 0% of households – 0 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $462,320 and the average disposable income is $39,069.

There are 78 housing units in Onycha; 46 are owner-occupied, 18 are rented, and 14 are vacant. The average home value is $147,120, with 4 homes built in 2010 or later, and 0 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 5 businesses in Onycha, employing 15 workers and pulling from a labor force of 63 age 16 and above. 23 workers commute into Onycha from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

40 residents both live and work in/around Onycha. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 2.5% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 49 drive alone, 13 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1 residents work from home.

59 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 17 have associates degrees, 5 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31