2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,114
Osceola County is a small rural county in Iowa with a population of 6,114. The median household income is $69,138, 6% above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.3%, median home value is $123,800, and 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 36% below the national average.
Population
6,114
2023 estimate
Rank #2805 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$69,138
Household
Rank #1110 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$123,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2449 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2704 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
1% below Iowa avg·6% above national avg
Poverty Rate
52% below Iowa avg·9% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% above Iowa avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,142
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
23% below Iowa avg·41% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% below Iowa avg·14% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Iowa avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% above Iowa avg·21% above national avg
Housing Units
2,867
Households
2,606
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,229
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
35% below Iowa avg·36% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% below Iowa avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.7%
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