Osceola is a city located in Polk County Nebraska. Osceola has a 2024 population of 872. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Osceola is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 870 in 2020.
The average household income in Osceola is $81,193 with a poverty rate of 14.17%. The median age in Osceola is 40.1 years: 34.6 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Osceola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 701 | 87.3% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 6.48% |
| Other race | 44 | 5.48% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 307 | 2.48 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 142 | 3.09 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 121 | 1.18 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Female | 34 | 3.65 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 10 | 5.6 | 30 | 70 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 3.16% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 10.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 14.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 4.83% |
| High School Graduate | 199 | 36.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 162 | 30.11% |
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 | 496 | 481 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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 20.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,000 | $63,125 | $58,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,523 | $0 | $73,182 |
| High School Graduate | $48,000 | $69,375 | $36,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $23,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,778 | $55,227 | $41,786 |
| Some College | $45,333 | $52,778 | $33,333 |
$47,778
Average Earnings
$55,227
Average Male
$41,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.29% of Osceola residents speak only English, while 5.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 663 | 108 | 16.29% |
14.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.8%
Male Poverty Rate
14.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Osceola is White, with 16.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Osceola is White, with 16.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.58% |
| Some College | 11.47% |
| High School | 6.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 55% |
| Female Employed | 2.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,000 | $97,591 |
| Households | $77,031 | $81,193 |
| Married Families | $104,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,375 | $52,872 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 7.07% |
| Native American | 2 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
76.96%
Born in Osceola
96.76%
Native Born
3.24%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
96.76% of Osceola residents were born in the United States, with 76.96% having been born in Nebraska. 2.49% 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 | 875 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 875 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2027 | 874 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 873 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 873 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2024 | 872 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 872 | 6 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 866 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 862 | -8 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 870 | 37 | 4.44% |
| 2019 | 833 | -13 | -1.54% |
| 2018 | 846 | -15 | -1.74% |
| 2017 | 861 | 25 | 2.99% |
| 2016 | 836 | -6 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 842 | -11 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 853 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 854 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 855 | -14 | -1.61% |
| 2011 | 869 | -10 | -1.14% |
| 2010 | 879 | 0 | 0% |