What percentage of people rent in Onaga, KS?
42.9% (±10.8 points) of the occupied homes in Onaga, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 126 renting households against 168 that own their home.
In Onaga, the share of households that rent went from 41.2% in 2015–2019 to 42.9% in 2020–2024 (+1.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 42.9% (±10.8 points)
- Renting households
- 126 (±47)
- Median renter income
- $37,500 (±$15,303)
Who rents and who owns in Onaga
| Onaga | Pottawatomie County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 42.9% (±10.8 points) | 17.8% (±2.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 126 (±47) | 1,668 (±258) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 168 (±50) | 7,713 (±266) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.4) | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.5) | 2.9 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $37,500 (±$15,303) | $52,745 (±$9,422) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $79,000 (±$23,632) | $100,343 (±$6,829) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Onaga, the renter share is higher than in Pottawatomie County (17.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (32.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Pottawatomie County, Onaga ranks 2 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 139 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Onaga has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 41.2% (±7.5 points) | 42.9% (±10.8 points) | +1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $595 (±$129) | $945 (±$158) | +58.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $44,375 (±$16,972) | $49,444 (±$14,867) | +11.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Onaga
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onaga | — | 42.9% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Mill Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 2.5 mi | 40.1% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vienna Township | 4.3 mi | 15.0% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Pottawatomie County) | 5.2 mi | 36.3% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Havensville | 5.2 mi | 18.7% (±16.8 points) | Lower |
| Lincoln Township (Pottawatomie County) | 6.4 mi | 21.7% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree Township (Pottawatomie County) | 7.0 mi | 59.0% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Pottawatomie County) | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±38.8 points) | Lower |
| Wheaton | 8.0 mi | 37.1% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Havensville, KS (18.7%), Sherman Township (Pottawatomie County), KS (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Pottawatomie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lone Tree Township (Pottawatomie County) | 59.0% (±16.7 points) |
| 2 | Onaga | 42.9% (±10.8 points) |
| 3 | Mill Creek Township (Pottawatomie County) | 40.1% (±9.6 points) |
| 4 | Wheaton | 37.1% (±31.1 points) |
| 5 | Grant Township (Pottawatomie County) | 36.3% (±19.2 points) |
| 6 | St. Marys | 35.7% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Belvue | 33.3% (±23.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Emmett | 33.3% (±25.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 34 places in Pottawatomie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Onaga
How many renters are there in Onaga?
Onaga has an estimated 126 (±47) renting households, 42.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Onaga?
In Onaga, the share of households that rent went from 41.2% in 2015–2019 to 42.9% in 2020–2024 (+1.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Onaga?
A renting household in Onaga has 1.9 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Onaga?
The median renting household in Onaga, KS has an income of $37,500 (±$15,303) a year, against $79,000 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onaga city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onaga city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Onaga city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Onaga city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Onaga city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Onaga city, Kansas (place:52875, in state:20).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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