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 $67,448 with a poverty rate of 19.83%. The median age in Osceola is 36.6 years: 32.3 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Osceola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,257 | 78.04% |
| Other race | 597 | 10.94% |
| Two or more races | 545 | 9.99% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,299 | 2.31 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Married | 1,042 | 2.85 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 817 | 1.09 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Male | 222 | 4.27 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Female | 218 | 2.3 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 538 | 15.35% |
| Associates Degree | 167 | 4.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 234 | 6.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 5.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,531 | 43.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 5.5% |
| Some College | 651 | 18.57% |
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 | 2,756 | 2,412 | 349 |
| Hispanic | 482 | 181 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 316 | 164 | 58 |
| Other Race | 136 | 74 | 1 |
| Asian | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 18.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,519 | $0 | $49,038 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,068 | $71,682 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,250 | $28,182 | $22,465 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,605 | $36,149 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,866 | $39,457 | $36,056 |
| Some College | $45,924 | $45,543 | $55,172 |
$37,866
Average Earnings
$39,457
Average Male
$36,056
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.68% of Osceola residents speak only English, while 16.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,515 | 807 | 22.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,417 | 156 | 11.01% |
| Multiple | 545 | 48 | 8.81% |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 100% |
19.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.28%
Male Poverty Rate
22.55%
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 8.81% 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 37.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.73% |
| High School | 22.02% |
| Some College | 7.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.69% |
| Female Employed | 9.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,594 | $83,630 |
| Households | $55,208 | $67,448 |
| Married Families | $78,611 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,622 | $36,084 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
224
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 6.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
67.22%
Born in Osceola
91.31%
Native Born
8.69%
Foreign Born
4%
Non Citizen
4.69%
Naturalized
91.31% of Osceola residents were born in the United States, with 67.22% having been born in Iowa. 4% 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% |