Onaway, Idaho facts for kids
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Onaway, Idaho
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Location of Onaway in Latah County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Latah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,615 ft (797 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 187 |
| • Density | 1,253.33/sq mi (484.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83855
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-58870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411322 |
Onaway is a small city in Latah County, Idaho, United States. In 2010, the city had a population of 187 people. This was a bit less than its population of 230 in the year 2000.
The name "Onaway" has an interesting story. It comes from the nearby town of Potlatch, which had a mill. Workers from the mill would often go to bars after work. If a wife called asking where her husband was, she might be told he was "Onaway" home. Onaway is located between Potlatch and Princeton along State Highway 6.
Geography of Onaway
Onaway is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.39 square kilometers (0.15 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Onaway
The number of people living in Onaway has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 191 | — | |
| 1970 | 166 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 254 | 53.0% | |
| 1990 | 203 | −20.1% | |
| 2000 | 230 | 13.3% | |
| 2010 | 187 | −18.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 188 | 0.5% | |
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Onaway's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 187 people living in Onaway. These people lived in 85 different homes, and 63 of these were families. The city had about 485 people per square kilometer (1,247 people per square mile).
Most people in Onaway were White, making up 100% of the population. A small number, about 1.1%, were Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, about 25% of them had children under 18 living there. More than half, about 56.5%, were married couples living together. About 22% of all homes had just one person living alone.
The average age of people in Onaway was about 48.8 years old. About 17% of residents were under 18 years old. About 21% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%).
