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Osceola

Nebraska · 880 residents · 0.922 sq mi
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Osceola has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,417. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,900. With a median age of 45.3, 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 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
880
−4%since 2000
from 921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
954 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 999 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+5%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7878358849329801990201020202024Osceola
2024896
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,417
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,737 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,569
+27%since 2000
from $17,037 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(866)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2%(17)
Diversity Score6.4%(56)
Diversity Score
6
+488%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
18.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osceola, Nebraska?

Osceola, Nebraska has about 880 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osceola, Nebraska?

The typical household in Osceola, Nebraska earns about $45,417 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 $75,900, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Osceola, Nebraska?

About 17.1% 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 9.7% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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