Ocheyedan is a city located in Osceola County Iowa. Ocheyedan has a 2024 population of 415. Ocheyedan is currently declining at a rate of -1.43% annually and its population has decreased by -5.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 438 in 2020.
The average household income in Ocheyedan is $73,436 with a poverty rate of 15.53%. The median age in Ocheyedan is 36.8 years: 38 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocheyedan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 491 | 85.1% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 19 | 3.29% |
| Other race | 12 | 2.08% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 235 | 2.46 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Married | 129 | 3.04 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.36 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Male | 21 | 2.86 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Female | 8 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
90.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 4.53% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 13.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 6.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 1.76% |
| High School Graduate | 158 | 39.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 4.53% |
| Some College | 118 | 29.72% |
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 | 345 | 329 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 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 8.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,875 | $55,000 | $26,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,708 | $66,771 | $27,955 |
| Some College | $38,472 | $69,250 | $28,542 |
$42,708
Average Earnings
$66,771
Average Male
$27,955
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.73% of Ocheyedan residents speak only English, while 5.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 489 | 71 | 14.52% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Multiple | 42 | 8 | 19.05% |
15.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.96%
Male Poverty Rate
17.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocheyedan is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocheyedan is White, with 14.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.92% |
| Some College | 12.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 5.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,750 | $78,536 |
| Households | $72,969 | $73,436 |
| Married Families | $89,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,806 | $61,061 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
38
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 7.84% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 40% |
| Native American | 1 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
42.46%
Born in Ocheyedan
96.71%
Native Born
3.29%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.29%
Naturalized
96.71% of Ocheyedan residents were born in the United States, with 42.46% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 386 | -6 | -1.53% |
| 2028 | 392 | -6 | -1.51% |
| 2027 | 398 | -5 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 403 | -6 | -1.47% |
| 2025 | 409 | -6 | -1.45% |
| 2024 | 415 | -6 | -1.43% |
| 2023 | 421 | -7 | -1.64% |
| 2022 | 428 | -8 | -1.83% |
| 2021 | 436 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 438 | -21 | -4.58% |
| 2019 | 459 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 460 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 461 | -5 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 466 | -4 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 470 | -5 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 475 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 476 | 4 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 472 | -8 | -1.67% |
| 2011 | 480 | -10 | -2.04% |
| 2010 | 490 | 0 | 0% |