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Osakis

Minnesota · 1,740 residents · 1.921 sq mi
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Osakis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,091. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,900. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,740
+11%since 2000
from 1,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
−6%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Osakis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,091
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,966
+31%since 2000
from $15,212 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+42%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,701)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other3.8%(66)
Diversity Score12.1%(211)
Diversity Score
12
+230%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osakis, Minnesota?

Osakis, Minnesota has about 1,740 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osakis, Minnesota?

The typical household in Osakis, Minnesota earns about $39,091 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 $120,900, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Osakis, Minnesota?

About 14.2% 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 8.3% 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 497 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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