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Osage

Iowa · 3,619 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 $37,852. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,500. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,619
+5%since 2000
from 3,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,614 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+4%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Osage
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,852
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,676 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,919
+32%since 2000
from $17,366 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$459
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,532)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(48)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.4%(14)
Diversity Score5.5%(197)
Diversity Score
5
+123%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−19%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osage, Iowa?

Osage, Iowa has about 3,619 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osage, Iowa?

The typical household in Osage, Iowa earns about $37,852 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 $95,500, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Osage, Iowa?

About 19.3% 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 9.7% 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 180 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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