CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oskaloosa

Kansas · 1,165 residents · 0.994 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Topeka metro area
Compare
The short version

Oskaloosa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,684. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,165
+8%since 1990
from 1,074 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,172 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,080 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9421K1K1K2K1990201020202024Oskaloosa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,684
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,637 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,677
+49%since 1990
from $10,536 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+26%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Oskaloosa on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,058)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score4.8%(52)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(57)
Diversity Score
5
+2%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−29%since 1990
from 30.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Oskaloosa

Gun Club Estates
Pop 1,050
Frederica
Pop 1,155
Southport
Pop 873
Fort Braden
Pop 917
Places similar to Oskaloosa
Head to head

Compare Oskaloosa to nearby cities

OSKALOOSA VS
Lawrence
Income$65,009+93%
Home value$292,700+343%
Population96,367+8991%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OSKALOOSA VS
Basehor
Income$116,769+247%
Home value$349,900+429%
Population8,249+678%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OSKALOOSA VS
Leavenworth
Income$72,987+117%
Home value$193,000+192%
Population37,012+3392%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OSKALOOSA VS
Lansing
Income$102,786+205%
Home value$270,800+310%
Population11,331+969%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Oskaloosa, Kansas?

Oskaloosa, Kansas has about 1,165 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oskaloosa, Kansas?

The typical household in Oskaloosa, Kansas earns about $33,684 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Oskaloosa, Kansas?

About 14.4% 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 13.5% of people in Oskaloosa, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oskaloosa, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oskaloosa, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Oskaloosa with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →