Onota, Michigan
Onota: Township in Alger County, Michigan
About
Onota is a township located in the county of Alger in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 352 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 329 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Onota
| Population : | 329 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Alger County |
| Area : | 268.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 748 feet / 228 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 14:26:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Onota is located at 46°28'16"N 86°59'46"W (46.4710500, -86.9959800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Onota decreased by 6.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 352 | - | census |
| 2011 | 349 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 345 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 345 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 342 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 337 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 331 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 333 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 331 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 331 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 329 | -0.61% | estimation process |
Schools in Onota
College & universities near Onota, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171456 | Northern Michigan University | Marquette (MI) | 49855-5301 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Onota, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQT | Marquette, Michigan | 1325 Commerce Drive | BUS |
| EMI | Escanaba, Michigan | 2901 27th Avenue North | BUS |
| LAN | L'Anse, MI | 102 North Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Onota
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Deerton Post Office | Deerton (MI) | 49822 |
Other cities in Alger County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alger County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Munising | 2,850 | City in Michigan |
| Au Train | 1,063 | Township in Alger County, Michigan |
| Star | 924 | Township in Alger County, Michigan |
| Limestone | 410 | Township in Alger County, Michigan |
| Chatham | 203 | Village in Michigan, USA |
