Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Osceola, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,849

Median Agei

33.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%2,570

Two or More

3.9%111

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%105

Asian

1.3%36

Other

0.6%18

Black

0.3%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%63

High School Diploma

24.7%492

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%207

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%261

Associate's Degree

13.5%269

Bachelor's Degree

20.4%406

Master's Degree

2.2%43

Professional Degree

0.4%8

Doctorate

0.6%11

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

23.5%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$230,600

Median Renti

$946

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.6%779

Renter-Occupied

43.4%597

Total Units

1,402

Homeownership

56.6%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%40

$50K–$100K

14.9%116

$100K–$150K

1%8

$150K–$200K

16.7%130

$200K–$300K

33.5%261

$300K–$500K

28.8%224

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

122

$750–$1,000

139

$1,000–$1,250

113

$1,250–$1,500

116

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%38

2010–2019

12.3%172

2000–2009

12.9%181

1990–1999

17.2%241

1980–1989

8.7%122

1970–1979

23.2%325

1960–1969

5.8%82

1950–1959

10.7%150

1940–1949

0.2%3

1939 or earlier

6.3%88

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.5%681

Electricity

42.2%580

Other

4.8%66

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%48

Fuel Oil

0.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,361

Mean Household Incomei

$65,541

Per Capita Incomei

$30,472

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

1,386

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%58

$10K–$15K

2.5%35

$15K–$20K

2.3%32

$20K–$25K

2.8%38

$25K–$30K

9%124

$30K–$35K

7.8%108

$35K–$40K

5.2%72

$40K–$45K

4.6%63

$45K–$50K

10%137

$50K–$60K

5.7%79

$60K–$75K

12.7%175

$75K–$100K

12.1%166

$100K–$125K

11.1%153

$125K–$150K

3.3%45

$150K–$200K

5.5%75

$200K+

1.2%16

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$494/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing30 homes100% occupied$494/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,361/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

43%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

37%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

20%

Who Receives This Housing

50% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

125(5.9% of civilian adults)