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Osage Beach

Missouri · 4,637 residents · 9.821 sq mi
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Osage Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,335. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,000. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,637
+27%since 2000
from 3,662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
472 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+15%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Osage Beach
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,335
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,448 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,213
+11%since 2000
from $22,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+91%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(3,910)
Black1.9%(89)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(335)
Asian1.6%(72)
Other4.2%(193)
Diversity Score33.7%(1,562)
Diversity Score
34
+451%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osage Beach, Missouri?

Osage Beach, Missouri has about 4,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Osage Beach, Missouri earns about $46,335 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 $277,000, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Osage Beach, Missouri?

About 26.0% 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 22.9% 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 2,028 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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