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Oshkosh

Nebraska · 809 residents · 0.672 sq mi
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Oshkosh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
809
−9%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,204 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+2%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7498198899581K1990201020202024Oshkosh
2024807
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,892
+53%since 2000
from $16,292 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+43%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(865)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(66)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score20.6%(167)
Diversity Score
21
+313%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oshkosh, Nebraska?

Oshkosh, Nebraska has about 809 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oshkosh, Nebraska?

The typical household in Oshkosh, Nebraska earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oshkosh, Nebraska expensive?

In Oshkosh, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Oshkosh, Nebraska?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oshkosh, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oshkosh, Nebraska?

About 7.6% of people in Oshkosh, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oshkosh, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Oshkosh, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 196 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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