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Onamia, MN

City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.

Population

719

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

732

ZIP codes

0

Onamia and its ZIP codes

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Onamia at a glance

  • Onamia is about 10 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $32,750 a year, 63% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,900 (63% below Minnesota) and median rent is $656 a month.

Local data for Onamia, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Onamia, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$32,750

Poverty rate

26.2%

Median home value

$122,900

Median rent

$656/mo

Homeownership

51.1%

Bachelor's or higher

18.9%

Median age

45.9

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (228), Swedish Americans (84), Norwegian Americans (64).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mille Lacs County. PPP loans are for Onamia.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,600

9,490 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,146

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$214M

FY 2026, $8,106 per person

Mille Lacs County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Onamia, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.2%
  • Carpooled1.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked18.5%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home10.8%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Onamia, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

348

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

57

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / 0°F

28.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Onamia, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.7%

U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts

Diabetes

17.6%

U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts

Smoking

18.9%

U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.6%

U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts

Cities near Onamia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WahkonCity7.8 mi1
VinelandCensus-designated place9.7 mi9.3
IsleCity10 mi2.7
HillmanCity12 mi0.6
GarrisonCity18 mi1
HardingCity18 mi3.1
LastrupCity19 mi0.4
OgilvieCity20 mi0.9
BockCity21 mi0.2
MilacaCity22 mi3.4
McGrathCity22 mi0.4
PierzCity22 mi1.4
MoraCity22 mi5.2
GenolaCity23 mi0.3
ForestonCity24 mi1.4
BuckmanCity24 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Onamia, MN in?
Onamia is in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Onamia, MN?
About 719 people live in Onamia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Onamia?
Nearby places include Wahkon (7.8 mi), Vineland (9.7 mi), Isle (10 mi), Hillman (12 mi), Garrison (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023