Osceola County, Iowa Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Osceola County, Iowa, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Osceola County, Iowa. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Osceola County, Iowa. The estimated population of Osceola County, Iowa is 6,168 people, with a median age of 43.8.

We can look at the total population in Osceola County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,168
+2.53%
+0.31%
2020
6,016
 -0.59% -
2019
6,052
 -1.03% -
2018
6,115
 -0.55% -
2017
6,149
 - -

Population of Osceola County, Iowa by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
87.3%
90.4%
 -3.43%
Black/African American
0.6%
1.3%
 -53.85%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.6%
7.4%
 +16.22%
Asian
1%
0.1%
 +900.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
0.8%
 +162.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Osceola County, Iowa by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.8 -1.57% 41.7 -0.48% 46.9 -0.42%
2020 44.5 +1.14% 41.9 +2.7% 47.1 +0.21%
2019 44 +0.46% 40.8 +1.75% 47 +0.64%
2018 43.8 -0.45% 40.1 -4.3% 46.7 +0.21%
2017 44 - 41.9 - 46.6 -

The median age of Osceola County, Iowa gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 438 -7.16% 379 -13.06% 406 328
10 to 19 394 1.37% 362 +15.52% 394 418
20 to 29 317 +19.76% 249 +4.09% 381 258
30 to 39 359 -6.22% 301 1.31% 333 300
40 to 49 328 -4.67% 385 -19.4% 312 314
50 to 59 505 -16.82% 511 -16.2% 425 429
60 to 69 355 +32.48% 330 +23.63% 484 409
70+ 403 +5.58% 533 +3.68% 425 552

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Osceola County, Iowa is $65,242.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Osceola County.

  • Under 25
    $54,509.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,335.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,357.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,434.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Osceola County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Osceola County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Osceola County, Iowa is currently $75,737.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.31% of households in Osceola County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Osceola County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Osceola County is $33,322.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Osceola County by the total population of Osceola County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Osceola County, Iowa, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Osceola County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Osceola County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Osceola County over the age of 16 is 4,892.

Of those people, a total of 66.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Osceola County is 63.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 270 45.20% 9.00%
20 to 24 years 290 86.20% 4.40%
25 to 29 years 349 90.30% 7.60%
30 to 34 years 287 87.80% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 648 87.80% 11.60%
45 to 54 years 709 89.40% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 469 91.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 559 70.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 666 29.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 645 14.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Osceola County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,551 65.30% 4.50%
Black or African American 35 94.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 43 58.10% 0.00%
Asian 62 80.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 48 72.90% 14.30%
Two or more races 153 88.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 327 84.70% 4.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,367 64.60% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Osceola County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Osceola County is 3,106, with median earnings of $41,574.00.

Women in Osceola County, Iowa earning approximately 60.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,106 $41,574.00
Male 1,749 $47,017.00
Female 1,357 $28,553.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 465 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 69 $62,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $115,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $50,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $49,375.00
Community and Social Service 33 $39,625.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 138 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $18,929.00
Healthcare Practitioners 183 $44,306.00
Healthcare Support 97 $25,682.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $66,071.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $10,347.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 124 $17,143.00
Personal Care and Service 76 $21,250.00
Sales 192 $29,286.00
Office and Administrative Support 303 $31,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 200 $37,059.00
Construction and Extraction 155 $45,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 162 $43,750.00
Production 345 $41,450.00
Transportation and Material Moving 225 $63,839.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 384 $63,750.00 81 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 27 $83,482.00 42 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $29,500.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $45,625.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $48,281.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $53,750.00 21 $38,875.00
Legal 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $61,000.00 124 $36,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 29 $18,393.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 164 $39,167.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 97 $25,682.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $66,071.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $2,499.00 55 $11,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $19,375.00 84 $16,176.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 61 $18,750.00
Sales 75 $41,607.00 117 $22,150.00
Office and Administrative Support 43 $50,893.00 260 $29,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 187 $37,426.00 13 $29,306.00
Construction and Extraction 138 $45,833.00 17 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 162 $43,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 226 $45,227.00 119 $40,074.00
Transportation and Material Moving 211 $64,732.00 14 $13,958.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,659 households in Osceola County, with an average household size of 2.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,617 families in Osceola County with an average family size of 2.92 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,338 85 194 1,042
Average Household Size 2.93 2.67 3.57 1.2
Total Families 1,338 85 194 0
Average Household Size 2.91 2.24 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 1,617 families in Osceola County, 7.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Osceola County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,899 housing units in Osceola County, Iowa.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,659 91.72%
Vacant 240 8.28%

17.59% of the total 2,899 housing units in Osceola County are rental units. This is approximately 510 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,073 are occupied by the owner - or 71.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Osceola County is $735.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Osceola County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    76
  • Less than $500
    88
  • $500 to $999
    357
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    59
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in Osceola County is $104,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Osceola County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    410
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    585
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    332
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    248
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    302
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    142
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    53
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Osceola County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Osceola County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,033
  • 1940 to 1949
    205
  • 1950 to 1959
    450
  • 1960 to 1969
    333
  • 1970 to 1979
    323
  • 1980 to 1989
    140
  • 1990 to 1999
    167
  • 2000 to 2009
    114
  • 2010 to 2013
    131
  • 2014 or later
    3

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Osceola County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    81
  • 1 vehicle available
    642
  • 2 vehicles available
    890
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,046

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Osceola County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Osceola County that commute to work in a particular way.

21.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Osceola County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    575
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    437
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    284
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    230
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    383
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    161
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    367
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    61
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    68
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    85
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    76
  • 90 or more minutes
    103

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Osceola County, Iowa in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Osceola County, Iowa

We have data for 16 places in Osceola County, Iowa. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.