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Osage

Minnesota · 323 residents · 2.728 sq mi
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Osage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $163,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
+7%vs 2011
vs 302 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
118 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 111 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+9%vs 2011
vs 43.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
194230266301337201020202024Osage
2024290
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,656
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,333 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,657
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $19,696 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.419 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $163,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−47.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.1% in 2011
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
38.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
−14%vs 2011
vs 5.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score2.5%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score6.3%(20)
Diversity Score
6
+157%vs 2011
vs 2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 21.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.7%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.0% in 2011
Female
51.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osage, Minnesota?

Osage, Minnesota has about 323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osage, Minnesota?

The typical household in Osage, Minnesota earns about $37,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osage, Minnesota expensive?

In Osage, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $163,000.

How educated are people in Osage, Minnesota?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Osage, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osage, Minnesota?

About 11.4% of people in Osage, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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