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Osborne

Kansas · 1,335 residents · 1.539 sq mi
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Osborne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 272 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,400. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,335
−17%since 2000
from 1,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
867 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+11%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Osborne
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,775 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,194
+53%since 2000
from $17,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+38%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,254)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other3.2%(43)
Diversity Score13.9%(185)
Diversity Score
14
+878%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osborne, Kansas?

Osborne, Kansas has about 1,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osborne, Kansas?

The typical household in Osborne, Kansas earns about $39,167 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 $66,400, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Osborne, Kansas?

About 17.3% 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 20.6% 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 443 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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