CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oskaloosa

Kansas · 1,074 residents · 0.994 sq mi

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Oskaloosa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,637. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $38,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.5

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 23%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

1,074

−8%vs 2000

vs 1,165 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,080 / sq mi

−8%vs 2000

vs 1,172 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.5

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 36.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20241K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,637

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $33,684 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,536

−33%vs 2000

vs $15,677 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.3%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$38,400

−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $66,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$328

+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $425 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

75.8%

+2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.1% in 2000

24.2% rent

Afford Score

1.6

−21%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,128)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino2%(23)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%

Diversity Score4.9%(57)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,058)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)

Asian0.6%(6)

Other0.9%(10)

Diversity Score4.8%(52)

Diversity Score

−2%vs 2000

vs 5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.0%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.2%

−6.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 83.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.4%

+1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

30.3 min

+40%vs 2000

vs 21.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Oskaloosa, Kansas?

Oskaloosa, Kansas has about 1,074 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oskaloosa, Kansas?

The typical household in Oskaloosa, Kansas earns about $24,637 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oskaloosa, Kansas expensive?

In Oskaloosa, Kansas, the median home is worth about $38,400, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Oskaloosa, Kansas?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oskaloosa, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oskaloosa, Kansas?

About 13.3% of people in Oskaloosa, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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