Osage is a city located in Mitchell County Iowa. Osage has a 2024 population of 3,504. It is also the county seat of Mitchell County. Osage is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -3.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,635 in 2020.
The average household income in Osage is $71,524 with a poverty rate of 7.84%. The median age in Osage is 44.8 years: 36.5 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Osage was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,379 | 94.12% |
| Asian | 76 | 2.12% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 1.59% |
| Other race | 49 | 1.36% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,760 | 1.96 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 778 | 2.58 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 778 | 1.06 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Female | 204 | 3.04 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.61
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 98 | 3.68% |
| Associates Degree | 431 | 16.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 402 | 15.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 5.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,008 | 37.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 518 | 19.43% |
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 | 2,470 | 2,380 | 481 |
| Asian | 61 | 46 | 23 |
| Black | 57 | 49 | 43 |
| Other Race | 49 | 7 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 7 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 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 black people with a rate of 75.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,293 | $45,039 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,778 | $0 | $73,833 |
| High School Graduate | $48,640 | $51,106 | $29,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,029 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,324 | $49,228 | $37,813 |
| Some College | $42,955 | $51,218 | $36,696 |
$43,324
Average Earnings
$49,228
Average Male
$37,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.84% of Osage residents speak only English, while 6.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,241 | 219 | 6.76% |
| Other | 49 | 42 | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 42 | 68.85% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Black | 51 | 2 | 3.92% |
| Asian | 76 | 2 | 2.63% |
7.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.75%
Male Poverty Rate
8.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Osage is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Osage is Asian, with 2.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.01% |
| High School | 12.14% |
| Some College | 5.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.29% |
| Female Employed | 4.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,538 | $97,834 |
| Households | $56,667 | $71,524 |
| Married Families | $106,413 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,872 | $36,145 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
286
Number of Veterans
226
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 141 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 10.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
78.25%
Born in Osage
95.18%
Native Born
4.82%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
1.7%
Naturalized
95.18% of Osage residents were born in the United States, with 78.25% having been born in Iowa. 3.12% 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 | 3,341 | -32 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 3,373 | -33 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 3,406 | -33 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 3,439 | -32 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 3,471 | -33 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 3,504 | -33 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 3,537 | -21 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 3,558 | -33 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 3,591 | -44 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 3,635 | 90 | 2.54% |
| 2019 | 3,545 | 9 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 3,536 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 3,542 | -47 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 3,589 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 3,591 | -27 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 3,618 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 3,613 | -14 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 3,627 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 3,622 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 3,627 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,451 | 12 | 0.35% |
| 1990 | 3,439 | -279 | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 3,718 | -97 | -2.54% |
| 1970 | 3,815 | 62 | 1.65% |
| 1960 | 3,753 | 317 | 9.23% |
| 1950 | 3,436 | 240 | 7.51% |
| 1940 | 3,196 | 232 | 7.83% |
| 1930 | 2,964 | 86 | 2.99% |
| 1920 | 2,878 | 144 | 5.27% |
| 1900 | 2,734 | -607 | -18.17% |