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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Osceola

Arkansas · 8,875 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 $23,163. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,200. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,875
−1%since 1990
from 8,930 in 1990
1990 – 2025
942 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 948 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.2
+7%since 1990
from 28.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Osceola
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,163
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,865 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,406
+52%since 1990
from $8,153 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.5%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$391
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
49.0% rent
2.3
−5%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

10.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osceola, Arkansas?

Osceola, Arkansas has about 8,875 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Osceola, Arkansas?

The typical household in Osceola, Arkansas earns about $23,163 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 $54,200, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Osceola, Arkansas?

About 10.6% 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 29.5% of people in Osceola, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osceola, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Osceola, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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