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, WI 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

$127,000

Median Renti

$557

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55%243

Renter-Occupied

45%199

Total Units

540

Homeownership

55%

Vacancy Rate

18.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.3%30

$50K–$100K

24.7%60

$100K–$150K

38.7%94

$150K–$200K

11.5%28

$200K–$300K

12.8%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%5

2000–2009

7.4%40

1990–1999

7.4%40

1980–1989

4.6%25

1970–1979

19.3%104

1960–1969

15%81

1950–1959

6.7%36

1940–1949

7%38

1939 or earlier

31.7%171

Heating Fuel

Electricity

46.2%204

Bottled/LP Gas

44.8%198

Utility Gas

8.8%39

Wood

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,582

Mean Household Incomei

$49,327

Per Capita Incomei

$21,462

Poverty Ratei

24.1%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

323

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%30

$10K–$15K

8.4%37

$15K–$20K

14.7%65

$20K–$25K

4.5%20

$25K–$30K

1.8%8

$30K–$35K

12%53

$35K–$40K

1.4%6

$40K–$45K

13.8%61

$45K–$50K

1.4%6

$50K–$60K

9.3%41

$60K–$75K

10%44

$75K–$100K

9.3%41

$100K–$125K

0.9%4

$125K–$150K

1.8%8

$150K–$200K

0.5%2

$200K+

3.6%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

133

Avg. Tenant Renti

$341/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing76 homes89% occupied$341/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,582/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

58%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

32%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

58% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

302.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

100(12.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.6%Insured

12.4%Uninsured