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Osage City

Kansas · 2,943 residents · 3.149 sq mi
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Osage City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
2,943
−3%since 2000
from 3,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
935 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Osage City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,601
+14%since 2000
from $17,227 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,871)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(71)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(210)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,741)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(116)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.4%(42)
Diversity Score14.5%(425)
Diversity Score
14
+109%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+3%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osage City, Kansas?

Osage City, Kansas has about 2,943 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Osage City, Kansas earns about $41,250 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Osage City, Kansas?

About 18.0% 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 9.5% 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 254 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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