Census Bureau data for Onalaska city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Onalaska city
- What is the median household income in Onalaska city?
- The median household income in Onalaska city is $44,216 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Onalaska city?
- The poverty rate in Onalaska city is 22.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Onalaska city?
- $121,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Onalaska city?
- The median gross rent in Onalaska city is $1,021 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Onalaska city residents have a college degree?
- 4.5% of adults in Onalaska city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,133
Median Income
$44,216
Median Home Value
$121,900
Poverty Rate
22.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.1%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-3,745 (-7.8%)
Home Value:
+$63,300 (+108%)
Poverty Rate:
+8.0 pp (+55.9%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.3 pp (-33.8%)
Unemployment:
+5.7 pp (+77%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,133
Median Age
45.0
Female
57.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 84.9%
Black 1.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Other 3.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.5%
Cuban
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$44,216
±$30,566
-$32,076 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$76,223
Median Family Income
$68,654
Poverty Rate
22.3%
+11.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
36.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
30.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.1%
$10–15k
9.9%
$15–25k
20.7%
$25–35k
8.0%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
25.6%
$75–100k
5.2%
$100–150k
11.0%
$150–200k
1.5%
$200k+
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,707
Owner-Occupied
74.9%
Renter-Occupied
25.1%
Vacancy Rate
27.9%
Median Home Value
$121,900
-$138,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,021
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
63.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.3%
$50–100k
17.7%
$100–200k
18.7%
$200–300k
23.7%
$300–500k
7.8%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
46.0%
$1–1.5k
47.6%
$1.5–2k
6.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.5%
1 vehicle
42.0%
2 vehicles
47.2%
3+
7.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
39.3%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
59.1%
Housing Age
1970–1999
23.2%
2000–2009
19.3%
2010+
16.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
4.5%
-28.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
0.4%
Some College / Associate
42.5%
Less Than High School
6.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Unemployment Rate
13.1%
+8.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.1%
Self-Employed
7.2%
Government Workers
23.3%
Private For-Profit
68.7%
Industry
Public Admin
17.0%
Construction
16.6%
Edu/Health
15.5%
Finance
9.0%
Retail
8.4%
Prof. Services
8.1%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Wholesale
2.3%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Agriculture
1.8%
Transportation
1.5%
Occupation
Food Prep
31.3%
Sales
27.9%
Management
18.6%
Construction
15.3%
Production
6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.7 min
Drove Alone
66.0%
Carpool
23.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.1%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,230
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
22.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.8%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
11.6%
15–19
3.6%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
3.6%
35–44
14.6%
45–54
20.2%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
14.0%
85+
2.2%
Under 18: 26.7%
Working age (18–64): 73.3%
65 and over: 18.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.9%
Naturalized Citizen
81.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
14.6%
With a Disability
27.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
82.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.2%
Has a Computer
96.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
71.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023