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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Oskaloosa Micro

Oskaloosa, IA · 1 counties · 21,522 residents · 570.851 sq mi
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Oskaloosa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,115. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,522
−4%vs 2000
vs 22,335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
21K22K22K22K23K1990201020202024Oskaloosa
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,115
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,314 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,819
−41%vs 2000
vs $18,232 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,700
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$289
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $420 in 2000
US average: $450
70.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
30.0% rent
1.6
−14%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(21,292)
Black0.2%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(123)
Asian0.4%(79)
Other0.5%(98)
Diversity Score4%(868)
4
−30%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.8%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+95%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oskaloosa, IA?

Oskaloosa, IA has about 21,522 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oskaloosa, IA?

The typical household in Oskaloosa, IA earns about $23,115 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 $36,700, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Oskaloosa, IA?

About 13.1% 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 13.0% of people in Oskaloosa, IA live below the federal poverty line.

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

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