Living in Onward, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Onward · Census data 2020–2024
Onward has 202 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $78,125 (9% higher than the Indiana median).
Onward is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Onward at a glance
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 33.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $78,125State: $71,957
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Onward a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Onward median household income
The median household income in Onward is $78,125 and the income per person is $25,346. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Onward: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 52
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 3.96
Onward demographics
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 38.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 51
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Onward ›
Education in Onward
3.6% of adults 25 and older in Onward have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Onward
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Onward vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onward | 202 | $78,125 | — | — |
| Walton | 827 | $45,660 | $98,600 | $633 |
| Grissom AFB | 2,977 | $55,104 | $79,000 | $878 |
| Anoka | 398 | $35,795 | $12,000 | $940 |
| Bunker Hill | 940 | $52,973 | $91,600 | $686 |
| Miami | 409 | $78,750 | — | $905 |
| Peru | 10,901 | $46,159 | $92,500 | $826 |
| Galveston | 1,363 | $56,927 | $130,300 | $633 |
| Logansport | 17,790 | $47,291 | $92,200 | $786 |
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What is the median household income in Onward, IN?
The median household income in Onward is $78,125, 9% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Onward, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Onward?
The median age in Onward is 33.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Onward?
The average commute to work in Onward is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Onward?
The unemployment rate in Onward is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Onward?
3.6% of adults in Onward have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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