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Onycha, Alabama
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Location of Onycha in Covington County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 210.86/sq mi (81.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-57024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0160317 |
Onycha is a small town located in Covington County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 167 people lived there.
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Where is Onycha Located?
Onycha is found in the eastern part of Covington County. Its exact location is 31°13′17″N 86°16′40″W / 31.22139°N 86.27778°W.
The town covers a total area of about 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2), is water.
How Has Onycha's Population Changed?
The number of people living in Onycha has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population from 1970 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 118 | — | |
| 1980 | 147 | 24.6% | |
| 1990 | 150 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 208 | 38.7% | |
| 2010 | 184 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 167 | −9.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Who Lives in Onycha?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 208 people living in Onycha. These people lived in 96 different homes.
Most of the people in Onycha were identified as White. A small number were identified as Native American.
Households and Families
In 2000, out of the 96 homes, about 1 in 5 had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes were married couples living together.
Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband. About a third of the homes were made up of individuals or people who were not part of a family.
Age Groups in Onycha
The people in Onycha were spread across different age groups.
- About 17% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 29%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 30% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 16% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average age in Onycha was 42 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Onycha (Alabama) para niños
