Onward, Indiana
Town · Population 76 · #554 in Indiana
About Onward
Onward, IN is a tiny community located in northern Indiana, home to 76 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Onward is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 760 residents per square mile.
📰 Onward News Today
- Penn State Baseball Staves Off Sweep, Wins Finale Against Indiana State In The Bahamas Onward State · Mar 1
- Charles Turner Obituary (2026) - Logansport, IN - Indiana Plain Dealer Legacy obituary · Mar 23
- 10 Questions With Michael Zarella: The Original Shirtless Man Against Indiana Onward State · Nov 13
- Linda D. (Baker) Isaacs Obituary | Murray-Weaver Funeral Home | Galveston, IN Tribute Archive · Oct 2
- Gary Lee Malott Obituary (2026) - Onward, IN - Gundrum Funeral Home & Crematory - Logansport Legacy obituary · Mar 2
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What Makes Onward Unique
- The only place in America named Onward — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.1 sq mi.
- With 76 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)76
Rank in state#554 of 566
Land area0.1 sq mi
Density760/sq mi
Coordinates40.6947, -86.1948