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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Osage

Iowa · 3,439 residents · 2.242 sq mi
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Osage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,300. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,439
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,534 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.7
+1%vs 2000
vs 43.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Osage
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,292
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,676 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,074
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,366 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.2%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,300
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$237
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $337 in 2000
US average: $450
77.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.9% in 2000
22.3% rent
1.6
−29%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(3,412)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(84)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(93)
3
+10%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.9%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 14.1 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 Osage, Iowa?

Osage, Iowa has about 3,439 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Osage, Iowa?

The typical household in Osage, Iowa earns about $22,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osage, Iowa expensive?

In Osage, Iowa, the median home is worth about $36,300, and the typical rent is about $237 a month.

How educated are people in Osage, Iowa?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Osage, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osage, Iowa?

About 10.2% of people in Osage, Iowa 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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