CensusEasy
CITY

Osage Beach

Missouri · 5,079 residents (2025 est.) · 9.821 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
Notable rankings
#107Oldest by median ageof 6,82659.4
The short version

Osage Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,994. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $355,200. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,905
+34%since 2000
from 3,662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
499 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.4
+33%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,079 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Osage Beach
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,994
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,448 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,485
+65%since 2000
from $22,685 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
−9%since 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
57.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+103%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
RELATED:See current rent listings in Osage Beach on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,526)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(44)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(224)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(4,165)
Black4.1%(202)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(388)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other2.5%(124)
Diversity Score33.8%(1,658)
Diversity Score
34
+453%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Osage Beach

Fellsmere
Pop 5,025
Brookridge
Pop 4,923
Fussels Corner
Pop 5,682
Mulberry
Pop 4,573
Places similar to Osage Beach
Head to head

Compare Osage Beach to nearby cities

OSAGE BEACH VS
Lebanon
Income$48,359−14%
Home value$158,800−55%
Population15,663+208%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OSAGE BEACH VS
Fort Leonard Wood
Income$67,772+21%
Home value$65,000−82%
Population15,432+204%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OSAGE BEACH VS
Jefferson City
Income$66,371+19%
Home value$218,700−38%
Population42,489+737%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OSAGE BEACH VS
Rolla
Income$46,204−17%
Home value$187,000−47%
Population20,588+305%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Osage Beach, Missouri?

Osage Beach, Missouri has about 4,905 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osage Beach, Missouri?

The typical household in Osage Beach, Missouri earns about $55,994 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osage Beach, Missouri expensive?

In Osage Beach, Missouri, the median home is worth about $355,200, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Osage Beach, Missouri?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Osage Beach, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osage Beach, Missouri?

About 12.8% of people in Osage Beach, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osage Beach, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Osage Beach, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,296 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Missouri
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Osage Beach with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →