Oshkosh is a city located in Garden County Nebraska. Oshkosh has a 2024 population of 754. It is also the county seat of Garden County. Oshkosh is currently declining at a rate of -2.08% annually and its population has decreased by -7.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 817 in 2020.
The average household income in Oshkosh is $61,913 with a poverty rate of 10.68%. The median age in Oshkosh is 35.9 years: 34.7 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oshkosh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 90.26% |
| Other race | 84 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 399 | 2.35 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 197 | 3.11 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 138 | 1.07 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Female | 53 | 2.68 | 66 | 34 |
| Male | 11 | 3.09 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
82.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 3.38% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 14.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 120 | 19.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 4.83% |
| High School Graduate | 200 | 32.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 157 | 25.28% |
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 | 567 | 559 | 150 |
| Other Race | 44 | 36 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 36 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,250 | $76,111 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $135,313 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,875 | $35,714 | $25,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,681 | $46,200 | $28,472 |
| Some College | $29,828 | $41,917 | $27,802 |
$38,681
Average Earnings
$46,200
Average Male
$28,472
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.6% of Oshkosh residents speak only English, while 4.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 839 | 95 | 11.32% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 3 | 4.29% |
| Other | 80 | 3 | 3.75% |
| Multiple | 4 | 2 | 50% |
10.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.83%
Male Poverty Rate
8.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oshkosh is Multiple, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oshkosh is Other, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.94% |
| Some College | 8.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Female Employed | 6.63% |
| Male Employed | 3.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,464 | $75,875 |
| Households | $38,650 | $61,913 |
| Married Families | $72,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,583 | $35,507 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
67
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 10.32% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 9.3% |
| Native American | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
69.43%
Born in Oshkosh
99.27%
Native Born
0.73%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
99.27% of Oshkosh residents were born in the United States, with 69.43% having been born in Nebraska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 676 | -15 | -2.17% |
| 2028 | 691 | -16 | -2.26% |
| 2027 | 707 | -16 | -2.21% |
| 2026 | 723 | -15 | -2.03% |
| 2025 | 738 | -16 | -2.12% |
| 2024 | 754 | -16 | -2.08% |
| 2023 | 770 | -19 | -2.41% |
| 2022 | 789 | -4 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 793 | -24 | -2.94% |
| 2020 | 817 | 47 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 770 | -35 | -4.35% |
| 2018 | 805 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 808 | -9 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 817 | -7 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 824 | 4 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 820 | -7 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 827 | -27 | -3.16% |
| 2012 | 854 | -31 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 885 | -6 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 891 | 0 | 0% |