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Osborne

Kansas · 1,249 residents (2025 est.) · 1.539 sq mi
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Osborne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,776. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 249 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,400. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,358
−15%since 2000
from 1,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
882 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+5%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,249 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Osborne
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,776
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,775 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,108
+94%since 2000
from $17,092 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−10%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+33%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,571)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,233)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(58)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other3.8%(51)
Diversity Score21.5%(293)
Diversity Score
22
+1418%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osborne, Kansas?

Osborne, Kansas has about 1,358 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osborne, Kansas?

The typical household in Osborne, Kansas earns about $51,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osborne, Kansas expensive?

In Osborne, Kansas, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Osborne, Kansas?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Osborne, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osborne, Kansas?

About 9.3% of people in Osborne, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osborne, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Osborne, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 420 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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