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Osceola

Nebraska · 875 residents · 0.922 sq mi
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Osceola has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,365. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
875
−5%since 2000
from 921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 999 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+3%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7878358849329801990201020202024Osceola
2024896
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,365
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,737 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,417
+73%since 2000
from $17,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(810)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.8%(59)
Diversity Score20.7%(181)
Diversity Score
21
+1807%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osceola, Nebraska?

Osceola, Nebraska has about 875 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Osceola, Nebraska?

The typical household in Osceola, Nebraska earns about $68,365 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Osceola, Nebraska?

About 20.9% 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 13.0% of people in Osceola, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osceola, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Osceola, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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