Onarga, Illinois
Onarga: Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
About
Onarga is a village located in the county of Iroquois in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,368 and a population density of 447 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,241 inhabitants.
The village was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Onarga
| Population : | 1,241 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Iroquois County |
| Postal code : | 60955 |
| Area : | 3.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 669 feet / 204 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:21:19 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 406 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.23% (2010-2020) |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Onarga decreased by 10.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,368 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,359 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,344 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,334 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,331 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,322 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,303 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,286 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,276 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,260 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,241 | -1.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 35,911 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 34,426 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 35,196 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 34,593 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 73.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 38.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 55.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,537 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $720,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,137 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $771 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,002 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,141 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.95 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 72,021 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 117,993 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 272,087 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 714,415 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,204 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $91,600 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $48,611 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,827 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,454 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,575 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,318 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,321 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 242 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,281 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,450.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.12 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $259,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,727 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $687 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $890 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,357 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 96,104 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 177,823 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 413,859 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,654 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,844 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,537 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,069 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,143 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,308 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 530 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,266 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 445 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,272 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,331.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.44 |
People born in Onarga (6)
People born in Onarga, including academic Frederick Bogue Noyes, politician Shane Cultra, football player and coach Jack Crangle, .
List
- John Howard Furby (American Orthodontist) he was born in 23/05/1882
- Alice Wynekoop (American physician and convicted murderer) she was born in 01/02/1871
- Clarence Z. Hubbell he was born in 13/08/1869
Schools in Onarga
College & universities near Onarga, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146348 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Onarga, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Iroquois County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iroquois County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Watseka | 4,694 | City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
| Gilman | 1,625 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Hallock | 1,532 | Township in Peoria County, Illinois |
| Clifton | 1,297 | Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA |
| Milford | 1,155 | Village in Milford Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Sheldon | 935 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Cissna Park | 771 | Village in Pigeon Grove Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
| Ashkum | 710 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Crescent City | 547 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Danforth | 542 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Buckley | 528 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Loda | 396 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Martinton | 338 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Fountain Creek | 327 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Beaverville | 319 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Woodland | 287 | Town in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Onarga distances to largest Illinois cities
