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Onyx

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Onyx

Total population

245

Median home value

$0

0%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$24,297

Onyx$24k
National$74k
Elevation852 m
Land area29.86 km²
Coordinates35.67°, -118.23°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
852 m
Area
29.86 km²
Time zone
Pacific Time Zone

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Onyx is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. Onyx is located 3.5 miles (6 km) east-northeast of Weldon in the South Fork Valley at an elevation of 2,795 feet (852 m). The population was 457 at the 2020 census, down from 475 at the 2010 census.

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History & geography

History

The place was originally called Scodie in honor of William Scodie, who opened a store in 1861. The first post office at Onyx opened in 1889.

Geography

Onyx is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , over 99% of it land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
22.8
Median home value
Housing units
204
Poverty rate
39.6%
Unemployment
42%

Race & ethnicity

White
0%
Black
0%
Asian
19.6%
Hispanic
40.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
35.6702
Longitude
-118.2272
Water area
0.08 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

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Health (adults)

High blood pressure
33.3%
Diabetes
11.6%
Adult obesity
35.9%
Binge drinking
18.9%
Adult smoking
16.2%
No leisure activity
25.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Sources

  • Wikipedia
  • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • Wikidata
  • CDC PLACES