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Osceola

Missouri · 909 residents · 1.079 sq mi
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Osceola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $88,300. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
909
+9%since 2000
from 835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
842 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6798209601K1K1990201020202024Osceola
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,946
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,372
+24%since 2000
from $17,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $226 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
53.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+60%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(810)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(807)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.5%(40)
Diversity Score16.3%(148)
Diversity Score
16
+317%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+2%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 41.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osceola, Missouri?

Osceola, Missouri has about 909 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osceola, Missouri?

The typical household in Osceola, Missouri earns about $29,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osceola, Missouri expensive?

In Osceola, Missouri, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Osceola, Missouri?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Osceola, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osceola, Missouri?

About 29.7% of people in Osceola, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osceola, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Osceola, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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