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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Osborne County

Kansas · 4,452 residents · 892.516 sq mi
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Osborne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,145. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $36,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,452
−9%since 1990
from 4,867 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.0
+3%since 1990
from 42.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Osborne County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,145
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,365 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,236
+64%since 1990
from $9,913 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $206 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
21.2% rent
1.2
+22%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,829)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(36)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score3.7%(182)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(4,378)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score1.6%(73)
2
−56%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−47%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Osborne County, Kansas?

Osborne County, Kansas has about 4,452 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Osborne County, Kansas?

The typical household in Osborne County, Kansas earns about $29,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Osborne County, Kansas expensive?

In Osborne County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $36,200, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Osborne County, Kansas?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Osborne County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Osborne County, Kansas?

About 10.4% of people in Osborne County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Osborne County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Osborne County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 415 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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