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Oskaloosa Micro

Oskaloosa, IA · 1 counties · 21,880 residents (2025 est.) · 570.851 sq mi
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Oskaloosa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,940. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,800. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,021
−1%since 2000
from 22,335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,880 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K22K23K1990201020202024Oskaloosa
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,940
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,314 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,118
+98%since 2000
from $18,232 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+5%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(21,609)
Black0.6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(190)
Asian0.9%(191)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(1,294)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(20,161)
Black1.1%(247)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(550)
Asian1%(229)
Other3.8%(834)
Diversity Score19.9%(4,391)
Segregation Score19.2%(4,233)
Diversity Score
20
+244%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
−3%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

OskaloosaCENTRAL11,493
What's inside

1 component county

Mahaska CountyCENTRAL21,880
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oskaloosa, IA?

Oskaloosa, IA has about 22,021 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oskaloosa, IA?

The typical household in Oskaloosa, IA earns about $70,940 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oskaloosa, IA expensive?

In Oskaloosa, IA, the median home is worth about $157,800, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Oskaloosa, IA?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oskaloosa, IA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oskaloosa, IA?

About 12.6% of people in Oskaloosa, IA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oskaloosa, IA grown since 1990?

Yes, Oskaloosa, IA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 499 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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