Onyx, California Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Onyx
census-designated place
Overview of Onyx, CA
Location in Kern County and the state of California
Onyx, California Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	Kern
Area
• Total	11.529 sq mi (29.860 km²)
• Land	11.451 sq mi (29.658 km²)
• Water	0.078 sq mi (0.202 km²) 0.677%
Elevation	2,795 ft (852 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	457
• Density	39.64/sq mi (15.305/km²)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	93255
Area codes	442/760
FIPS code	06-53910
GNIS feature ID	1661150

Onyx (which used to be called Scodie) is a small community in Kern County, California, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. However, it's not an officially incorporated city or town.

Onyx is located about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east-northeast of Weldon. It sits in the beautiful South Fork Valley. The elevation of Onyx is about 2,795 feet (852 meters) above sea level. In 2020, the population of Onyx was 457 people.

A Look Back in Time: Onyx's History
Where is Onyx? Geography and Area
Who Lives in Onyx? Population Facts
- Population in 2010
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A Look Back in Time: Onyx's History

Onyx has an interesting past. It was first called "Scodie." This name honored William Scodie, who opened a store there in 1861. The community's first post office opened in 1889. That's when the name changed to Onyx.

Where is Onyx? Geography and Area

Onyx is located at specific geographic coordinates: 35°41′25″N 118°13′14″W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The community covers a total area of about 11.5 square miles (29.86 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.078 square miles (0.202 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Onyx? Population Facts

The population of Onyx has changed a little over the years. In 2000, there were 476 people. By 2010, the population was 475. In 2020, it was 457.

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 475 people living in Onyx. Most of the people, about 85.5%, were White. There were also people of other races, including African American and Native American residents. About 6.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Most people in Onyx lived in family homes. About 17.3% of the population was under 18 years old. A larger group, about 38.7%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 23.8% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Onyx was about 51.4 years.

There were 214 households in Onyx. Many of these were families, including married couples and single-parent households. About 72% of the homes were owned by the people living in them, while 28% were rented.