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Osceola

Indiana · 2,463 residents · 1.35 sq mi
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Osceola has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,330. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
2,463
+32%since 2000
from 1,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,824 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
−5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Osceola
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,330
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,657 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,495
+8%since 2000
from $18,051 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,816)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,308)
Black1.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(52)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other1.6%(41)
Diversity Score14.1%(347)
Diversity Score
14
+355%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osceola, Indiana?

Osceola, Indiana has about 2,463 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osceola, Indiana?

The typical household in Osceola, Indiana earns about $46,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osceola, Indiana expensive?

In Osceola, Indiana, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Osceola, Indiana?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Osceola, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osceola, Indiana?

About 11.9% of people in Osceola, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osceola, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Osceola, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 464 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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