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Osakis

Minnesota · 1,739 residents (2025 est.) · 1.921 sq mi
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Osakis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $173,500. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,623
+4%since 2000
from 1,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
845 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−3%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,739 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Osakis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,590
+108%since 2000
from $15,212 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+18%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$477
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+56%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,528)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,575)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(31)
Diversity Score7.2%(117)
Diversity Score
7
+97%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osakis, Minnesota?

Osakis, Minnesota has about 1,623 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osakis, Minnesota?

The typical household in Osakis, Minnesota earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osakis, Minnesota expensive?

In Osakis, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $173,500, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Osakis, Minnesota?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Osakis, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osakis, Minnesota?

About 14.5% of people in Osakis, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osakis, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Osakis, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 380 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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