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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Osage

Iowa · 3,451 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 $30,676. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $69,900. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,451
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,439 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,539 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,534 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.3
−1%since 1990
from 43.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Osage
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,676
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,292 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,366
+57%since 1990
from $11,074 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$337
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
22.1% rent
2.3
+40%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

15.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.8%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osage, Iowa?

Osage, Iowa has about 3,451 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Osage, Iowa?

The typical household in Osage, Iowa earns about $30,676 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 $69,900, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Osage, Iowa?

About 15.7% 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 7.7% of people in Osage, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osage, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Osage, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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