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Oslo

Minnesota · 239 residents · 0.371 sq mi
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Oslo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 108 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−31%since 2000
from 347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
644 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2112593073544021990201020202024Oslo
2024260
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,680
+120%since 2000
from $15,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
11.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39%(135)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.6%(109)
Diversity Score
46
+17%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oslo, Minnesota?

Oslo, Minnesota has about 239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oslo, Minnesota?

The typical household in Oslo, Minnesota earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oslo, Minnesota expensive?

In Oslo, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $99,000, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Oslo, Minnesota?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oslo, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oslo, Minnesota?

About 4.6% of people in Oslo, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oslo, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Oslo, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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