estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km². Owhanga, which also includes Weber, Wimbledon, New Zealand, Herbertville and Ākitio, had a population of 750 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 33 people (4.6%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 75 people (-9.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 285 households. There were 405 males and 345 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.17 males per female. The median age was 42.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 180 people (24.0%) aged under 15 years, 93 (12.4%) aged 15 to 29, 357 (47.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 117 (15.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 90.8% European/Pākehā, 21.2% Māori, 0.8% Pacific peoples, 0.8% Asian, and 2.8% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). The proportion of people born overseas was 6.0%, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people objected to giving their religion, 54.4% had no religion, 35.2% were Christian and 2.0% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 60 (10.5%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 144 (25.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 300 (52.6%) people were employed full-time, 117 (20.5%) were part-time, and 12 (2.1%) were unemployed. Education Pongaroa School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of as of . Notable people Maurice Wilkins (1916-2004), scientist References Populated places in Manawatū-Whanganui Tararua District