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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Osceola

Iowa · 4,164 residents · 7.263 sq mi
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Osceola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,422. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,200. With a median age of 38.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,164
−11%vs 2000
vs 4,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
573 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Osceola
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,422
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,701 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,916
−31%vs 2000
vs $17,244 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
+5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$285
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $467 in 2000
US average: $450
67.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.4% in 2000
32.4% rent
2.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(4,306)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(291)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(761)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(4,140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(74)
2
−89%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.4%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 15.7 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 Osceola, Iowa?

Osceola, Iowa has about 4,164 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Osceola, Iowa?

The typical household in Osceola, Iowa earns about $19,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osceola, Iowa expensive?

In Osceola, Iowa, the median home is worth about $39,200, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Osceola, Iowa?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Osceola, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osceola, Iowa?

About 13.1% of people in Osceola, 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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