Demographics & People — Onaway, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 701 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
| Median Age | 50.3 |
| Total Households | 401 |
| Family Households | 197 |
| Average Household Size | 1.74 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 638 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 183 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 161 |
| Irish | 126 |
| American | 116 |
| English | 106 |
| Other groups | 94 |
| French (except Basque) | 58 |
| Polish | 51 |
| French Canadian | 43 |
| European | 40 |
Language
| English Only | 643 |
| Spanish | 9 |
| Population 5+ | 667 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 62 |
| Population 18+ | 680 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Onaway, Michigan.