Osceola is a city located in Clarke County Iowa. Osceola has a 2024 population of 5,616. It is also the county seat of Clarke County. Osceola is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 3.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,423 in 2020.
The average household income in Osceola is $76,958 with a poverty rate of 15.33%. The median age in Osceola is 38.2 years: 37.3 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Osceola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,343 | 79.04% |
| Other race | 563 | 10.25% |
| Two or more races | 548 | 9.97% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,424 | 2.21 | 56 | 44 |
| Married | 1,165 | 2.68 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 869 | 1.07 | 17 | 83 |
| Female | 246 | 2.17 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 144 | 5.32 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 503 | 13.56% |
| Associates Degree | 407 | 10.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 313 | 8.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 3.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,650 | 44.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 5.5% |
| Some College | 485 | 13.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,788 | 2,481 | 431 |
| Hispanic | 620 | 307 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 364 | 213 | 29 |
| Other Race | 244 | 185 | 1 |
| Asian | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,083 | $0 | $52,344 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,714 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,451 | $57,500 | $24,434 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $39,095 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,269 | $58,003 | $35,700 |
| Some College | $41,707 | $58,042 | $38,823 |
$40,269
Average Earnings
$58,003
Average Male
$35,700
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.36% of Osceola residents speak only English, while 18.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,512 | 503 | 14.32% |
| Hispanic | 1,408 | 226 | 16.05% |
| Multiple | 548 | 48 | 8.76% |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 100% |
15.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.3%
Male Poverty Rate
18.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Osceola is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Osceola is Multiple, with 8.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.15% |
| Some College | 6.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 12.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,947 | $84,332 |
| Households | $62,363 | $76,958 |
| Married Families | $103,201 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,183 | $60,995 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
259
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Vietnam | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 7.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.7%
Born in Osceola
90.54%
Native Born
9.46%
Foreign Born
3.02%
Non Citizen
6.44%
Naturalized
90.54% of Osceola residents were born in the United States, with 69.7% having been born in Iowa. 3.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,857 | 48 | 0.83% |
| 2028 | 5,809 | 48 | 0.83% |
| 2027 | 5,761 | 49 | 0.86% |
| 2026 | 5,712 | 48 | 0.85% |
| 2025 | 5,664 | 48 | 0.85% |
| 2024 | 5,616 | 48 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 5,568 | 32 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 5,536 | 21 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 5,515 | 92 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 5,423 | 193 | 3.69% |
| 2019 | 5,230 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 5,220 | 141 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 5,079 | 70 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 5,009 | 77 | 1.56% |
| 2015 | 4,932 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 4,925 | -32 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 4,957 | -55 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 5,012 | 13 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 4,999 | 50 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 4,949 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,659 | 495 | 11.89% |
| 1990 | 4,164 | 414 | 11.04% |
| 1980 | 3,750 | 626 | 20.04% |
| 1970 | 3,124 | -226 | -6.75% |
| 1960 | 3,350 | -72 | -2.1% |
| 1950 | 3,422 | 141 | 4.3% |
| 1940 | 3,281 | 410 | 14.28% |
| 1930 | 2,871 | 187 | 6.97% |
| 1920 | 2,684 | 179 | 7.15% |
| 1900 | 2,505 | -3,352 | -57.23% |