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Osceola

Arkansas · 6,976 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 $37,871. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,899 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,976
−21%since 2000
from 8,875 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+20%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Osceola
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,871
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,673
+83%since 2000
from $12,406 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
57.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(2,569)
Black55.8%(3,893)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(222)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other3%(211)
Diversity Score68.3%(4,764)
Diversity Score
68
+6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osceola, Arkansas?

Osceola, Arkansas has about 6,976 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osceola, Arkansas?

The typical household in Osceola, Arkansas earns about $37,871 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Osceola, Arkansas?

About 11.9% 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 19.3% 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 1,954 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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