Onalaska, WI is a city of 18,760 people located in the Upper Midwest. With a population density of 1,867 people per square mile, it is much more densely populated than the US as a whole. Onalaska has many attractions for its citizens and visitors alike. Locals can enjoy visiting local businesses like The Onalaska Omni Center which provides year-round entertainment and activities like ice-skating rinks, basketball courts, and arcades; or The Knuckle Down Saloon for some food and drinks. Outdoorsy family members can take part in activities such as biking on the La Crosse River Trail or hiking in one of two nearby state parks. Fans of organized sports have plenty to choose from: Onalaska High School has competitive teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and track & field; while just up the road sits Copeland Park with facilities for baseball and softball. No matter what activity you choose to do in Onalaska you're sure to have an enjoyable time!
The population in Onalaska is 18,760. There are 1,833 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Onalaska is 39.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Onalaska is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Onalaska
- 51.7% are married
- 8.2% are divorced
- 34.5% are married with children
- 12.6% have children, but are single
Race in Onalaska
- 85.3% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 8.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.1% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander