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Onton
Onton is located in Kentucky
Onton
Onton
Location in Kentucky
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Webster
Area
 • Total 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
 • Land 0.82 sq mi (2.14 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
476 ft (145 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 138
 • Density 167.27/sq mi (64.58/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
FIPS code 21-58116
GNIS feature ID 2629659

Onton (/ˈɒntən/) is a small community located in Webster County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's like a neighborhood or a small town that doesn't have its own local government.

About Onton

Onton is found in the western part of Kentucky. It is part of Webster County. The area of Onton is about 2.15 square kilometers (0.83 square miles). It sits at an elevation of about 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level.

Population of Onton

Understanding the population of a place is called demographics. The United States Census Bureau collects information about how many people live in different areas. This count is done every ten years.

How Many People Live Here?

According to the 2020 Census, 138 people lived in Onton. This makes it a very small and quiet community.

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