Onawa, Iowa
Onawa: City in Iowa
About
Onawa is a city located in the county of Monona in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,998 and a population density of 223 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,766 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Onawa
| Population : | 2,766 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Monona County |
| Postal code : | 51040 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 712 |
| Area : | 13.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,050 feet / 320, 320 meters |
| Capital city : | Onawa is capital of Monona County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:06:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 206 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Onawa is located at 42°1'36"N 96°5'50"W (42.0266500, -96.0972400).
Onawa map
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- Official Website
Official website of Onawa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Onawa decreased by 8.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,998 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,993 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,932 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,906 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,862 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,853 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,829 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,806 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,783 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,764 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,766 | 0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Onawa (5)
People born in Onawa, including football player Vernon Prichard, politician in Iowa Brad Hansen, politician Wayne M. Ropes, .
List
- Doug Fessenden (American football coach and administrator) he was born in 07/09/1901
- Mark H. Holmes (American mathematician) he was born in 07/11/1950
Schools in Onawa
College & universities near Onawa, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181419 | Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy (NE) | 68039-0428 |
| 434016 | Little Priest Tribal College | Winnebago (NE) | 68071-0270 |
| 154457 | Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City | Sioux City (IA) | 51106 |
| 154004 | Morningside College | Sioux City (IA) | 51106-1751 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Onawa, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Monona County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monona County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mapleton | 1,147 | City in Monona County, Iowa, United States |
| Whiting | 721 | City in Monona County, Iowa, United States |
| Ute | 337 | City in Monona County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Moorhead | 202 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Blencoe | 196 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Soldier | 168 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Castana | 133 | Human settlement in Monona County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Turin | 63 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Rodney | 57 | City in Monona County, Iowa |
Distance to Other Cities
Onawa distances to largest Iowa cities
