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Osyka

Mississippi · 440 residents · 1.059 sq mi
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Osyka has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,292. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $116,700. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
440
−9%since 2000
from 481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
415 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+25%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3404084765446121990201020202024Osyka
2024411
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,292
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,668
+53%since 2000
from $11,550 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services26.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration26.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−51.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53%(255)
Black44.9%(216)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(301)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(215)
Black48.4%(213)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(13)
Diversity Score68.7%(302)
Diversity Score
69
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.8 min
+224%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osyka, Mississippi?

Osyka, Mississippi has about 440 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osyka, Mississippi?

The typical household in Osyka, Mississippi earns about $47,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osyka, Mississippi expensive?

In Osyka, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $116,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Osyka, Mississippi?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Osyka, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osyka, Mississippi?

About 18.0% of people in Osyka, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osyka, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Osyka, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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