Onaway, Michigan
Onaway: Human settlement in Presque Isle County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Onaway is a city located in the county of Presque Isle in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 880 and a population density of 217 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 831 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Onaway
| Population : | 831 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Presque Isle County |
| Postal code : | 49765 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 989 |
| Area : | 4.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 850 feet / 259 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 21:09:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 205 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Onaway is located at 45°21'27"N 84°13'26"W (45.3575100, -84.2239000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Onaway decreased by 5.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 880 | - | census |
| 2011 | 864 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 860 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 856 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 852 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 841 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 838 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 837 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 836 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 828 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 831 | 0.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,253 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,527 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,567 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,700 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 82.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 12.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 846 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
Onaway zip code is 49765.
County name: Presque Isle, County
fips: 26141
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $123,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $975 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $403 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $676 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,277 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 120,638 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,299,477 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 444,748 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $34,616 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,328 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,674 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,222 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 611 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,027 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 150 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 907 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,115.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.49 |
People born in Onaway (1)
American bishop Marjorie Matthews was born in Onaway
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Onaway, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHB | Cheboygan, MI | 309 East State Street | BUS |
| ALA | Alanson, MI | 7640 Burr Avenue | BUS |
| PST | Pellston, Michigan | 110 North US Highway 131 | BUS |
| WNK | Walloon Lake, Michigan | Hwy 131 & Hwy 75 | BUS |
| PSK | Petoskey, Michigan | 301 West Mitchell St. | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Onaway , Idaho town in Latah County, Idaho, United States with a population of 188 people.
Other cities in Presque Isle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Presque Isle County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Leroy | 3,745 | Human settlement in Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Rogers City | 2,653 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Presque Isle | 1,572 | Township in Presque Isle County, Michigan |
| Belknap | 712 | Township in Presque Isle County, Michigan |
| Ocqueoc | 624 | Township in Presque Isle County, Michigan |
| Metz | 289 | Township in Presque Isle County, Michigan |
| Moltke | 281 | Township in Presque Isle County, Michigan |
| Posen | 221 | Township in Presque Isle County, Michigan |
| Millersburg | 195 | Village in Michigan, United States |
