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Osceola

Nebraska · 883 residents (2025 est.) · 0.922 sq mi
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Osceola has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
896
−3%since 2000
from 921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
972 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 999 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−4%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:883 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7878358849329801990201020202024Osceola
2024896
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,737 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,824
+122%since 2000
from $17,037 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+15%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(913)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(752)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(88)
Asian1.2%(11)
Other4.9%(44)
Diversity Score35.4%(317)
Diversity Score
35
+3163%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osceola, Nebraska?

Osceola, Nebraska has about 896 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osceola, Nebraska?

The typical household in Osceola, Nebraska earns about $81,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osceola, Nebraska expensive?

In Osceola, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $148,400, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Osceola, Nebraska?

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

What is the poverty rate in Osceola, Nebraska?

About 12.7% of people in Osceola, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osceola, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Osceola, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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