Onaway
City in Latah County, Idaho
Onaway is a city in Latah County, Idaho, with 196 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,621 ft (799 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Potlatch, 0.5 miles SW.
- 196residents (2020 Census)
- 2,621 ftelevation · 799 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 1,308 / sq mipopulation density
- 83855ZIP code
About Onaway
Onaway is a city in Latah County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Onaway had a population of 196.
The name sources from the mill works at nearby Potlatch to the west, as workers would frequent the bars after work. When a wife called and asked where her husband was, she would be told he was "Onaway" home. Onaway is located between Potlatch and Princeton on State Highway 6.
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Living in Onaway
- Median household income
- $78,750
- Median home value
- $242,300
- Median age
- 45.3
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Onaway had 196 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 196 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,308 per sq mi (505 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Onaway at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Latah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 196 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,621 ft (799 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9282° N, 116.8896° W |
| ZIP code | 83855 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1658870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Onaway
- Potlatch0.5 mi SW
- Princeton3.1 mi E
- Viola8.7 mi SW
- Palouse, WA8.8 mi W
- Garfield, WA13.1 mi NW
- Farmington, WA13.3 mi NW
- Troy14.2 mi SE
- Moscow14.7 mi S
- De Smet14.7 mi N
- Tensed16.1 mi N
- Deary18.0 mi SE
- Pullman, WA18.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Onaway
What county is Onaway in?
Onaway is in Latah County, Idaho.
What is the population of Onaway, ID?
196 people lived in Onaway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Onaway, ID?
The ZIP code of Onaway is 83855.
What is the elevation of Onaway?
2,621 feet (799 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Onaway?
Potlatch (0.5 mi), Princeton (3.1 mi), Viola (8.7 mi), Palouse (8.8 mi), Garfield (13.1 mi).
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