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Osage City

Kansas · 2,861 residents · 3.149 sq mi
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Osage City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,865. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,400. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,861
−6%since 2000
from 3,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
909 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Osage City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,865
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,104
+28%since 2000
from $17,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,596)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(109)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other1%(28)
Diversity Score14%(401)
Diversity Score
14
+102%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osage City, Kansas?

Osage City, Kansas has about 2,861 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Osage City, Kansas earns about $39,865 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 $97,400, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Osage City, Kansas?

About 17.4% 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 24.2% 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 172 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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