Osceola County, Iowa

IA · FIPS 19143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 6,100 #2,803 / 3,222
13th
Median Household Income $69,239 -7.9% #1,257 / 3,222
61th
Median Age 43.1 years +10.8% #1,183 / 3,222
63th
Median Home Value $122,600 -56.5% #2,616 / 3,222
19th
Median Gross Rent $797 -31.5% #2,120 / 3,222
34th
Poverty Rate 16.0% +26.7% #2,115 / 3,222
34th

Demographics

Osceola County has a population of 6,100, making it the #2,803 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.2%
Native Born
5.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Osceola County is $69,239, ranking #1,257 out of 3,222 counties — 7.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.

Median Household Income
$69,239 −7.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,257 of 3,222
61th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,595 −8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,165 of 3,222
64th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.0% +26.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,115 of 3,222
34th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.4% −36.2% vs nat'l
Rank #905 of 3,222
72th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7% −50.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,547 of 3,222
21th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.7 min −28.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,849 of 3,222
12th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Osceola County is $122,600 (-56.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $797/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.9%.

Median Home Value
$122,600 −56.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,616 of 3,222
19th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$797 −31.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,120 of 3,222
34th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.9% +20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #979 of 3,222
70th percentile
77.9% Homeownership

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Health

92.0% of residents in Osceola County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.

92.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.0% +0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,684 of 3,222
48th percentile

About Osceola County, Iowa

Osceola County, Iowa has a total population of 6,100, making it the 2,803rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Osceola County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Osceola County is $69,239, which ranks #1,257 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.

The median home value in Osceola County is $122,600, 56.5% below the national median. Renters in Osceola County pay a median gross rent of $797 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Osceola County, 16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.7 min.

Osceola County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).

All data for Osceola County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.