Onycha, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 238, Onycha's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Onycha is a small community located in Alabama, within Covington County. The total population is 238. It ranks as the 494th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Onycha is 37.3 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Onycha is $47,639. This is 26% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.6%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $55,000. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Onycha is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Onycha was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

8.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 64.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Onycha, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.