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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Osceola

Arkansas · 8,930 residents · 9.419 sq mi
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Osceola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,200. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,930
+1%vs 2000
vs 8,875 in 2000
1990 – 2025
948 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 30.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Osceola
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,865
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,163 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,153
−34%vs 2000
vs $12,406 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.3%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$273
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $391 in 2000
US average: $450
51.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.0% in 2000
48.1% rent
2.5
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47%(4,168)
Black50.7%(4,496)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(119)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(5,713)
1990
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(4,844)
Black44%(3,933)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(42)
Asian0.4%(39)
Other1.3%(114)
Diversity Score64.5%(5,761)
65
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Osceola, Arkansas?

Osceola, Arkansas has about 8,930 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Osceola, Arkansas?

The typical household in Osceola, Arkansas earns about $17,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osceola, Arkansas expensive?

In Osceola, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Osceola, Arkansas?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Osceola, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osceola, Arkansas?

About 34.3% of people in Osceola, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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