Onalaska, Texas facts for kids
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Onalaska, Texas
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City Hall
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The Heart of Lake Livingston
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Location of Onalaska, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.35 sq mi (13.85 km2) |
| • Land | 5.33 sq mi (13.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,020 |
| • Density | 557.08/sq mi (215.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77360
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-54048 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411321 |
| Website | City of Onalaska |
Onalaska is a city located in Polk County, Texas, in the United States. It sits on a piece of land that sticks out into Lake Livingston. In 2020, about 3,020 people lived in Onalaska.
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History of Onalaska
Onalaska has experienced powerful storms. On May 1, 1967, an F2 tornado hit the town. This storm damaged a store and post office, and two people were hurt.
Years later, on April 22, 2020, an even stronger storm struck. An EF3 tornado caused a lot of damage to many homes. Sadly, three people lost their lives, and 33 others were injured.
Geography of the City
Onalaska is a small city in terms of land area. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) in total. Most of this area, about 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), is land. A very small part, about 0.47%, is water.
Population and People
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| 1980 | 386 | — | |
| 1990 | 728 | 88.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,174 | 61.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,764 | 50.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,020 | 71.2% | |
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The number of people living in Onalaska has grown over the years. In 1980, there were 386 residents. By 2020, the population had increased to 3,020 people.
According to the 2020 census, most people in Onalaska are White. There are also people who identify as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 7% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Onalaska
The students in Onalaska attend schools run by the Onalaska Independent School District. The person in charge of the school district is Superintendent Anthony Roberts.
See also
In Spanish: Onalaska (Texas) para niños
