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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Osage City

Kansas · 3,034 residents · 3.149 sq mi
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Osage City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $31,979. 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 risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,034
+13%since 1990
from 2,689 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
963 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 854 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
−2%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,979
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,726 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,227
+68%since 1990
from $10,260 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.8%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,658)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(98)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,871)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(71)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score6.9%(210)
Diversity Score
7
+89%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.0%
+14.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+3%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osage City, Kansas?

Osage City, Kansas has about 3,034 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Osage City, Kansas?

The typical household in Osage City, Kansas earns about $31,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osage City, Kansas expensive?

In Osage City, Kansas, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Osage City, Kansas?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Osage City, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osage City, Kansas?

About 8.8% of people in Osage City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osage City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Osage City, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 345 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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