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Osage

West Virginia · 82 residents · 0.181 sq mi
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Population has fallen 55% since 1990, a loss of 99 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−55%since 1990
from 181 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
453 / sq mi
−55%since 1990
from 1,000 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+3%since 1990
from 45.1 in 1990
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
05511016522019902024Osage
20240
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,608
+11%since 1990
from $7,786 in 1990
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing40.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade32.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information26.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
70.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
29.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(151)
Black16.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.6%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(60)
Black22%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.4%(38)
Diversity Score
46
+34%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+32.6 ptssince 1990
from 41.5% in 1990
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
US average: 8.8%
Head to head

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osage, West Virginia?

Osage, West Virginia has about 82 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Osage, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Osage, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osage, West Virginia?

About 27.1% of people in Osage, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osage, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Osage, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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