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.

Osseo, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,687

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.8%1,532

Two or More

4.1%69

Asian

3.1%52

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%13

Black

0.7%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%23

High School Diploma

32.7%366

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%48

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%162

Associate's Degree

15.2%170

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%153

Master's Degree

7.8%87

Professional Degree

1.1%12

Doctorate

0.9%10

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

23.4%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$181,600

Median Renti

$871

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.2%533

Renter-Occupied

29.8%226

Total Units

821

Homeownership

70.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%30

$50K–$100K

7.9%42

$100K–$150K

11.6%62

$150K–$200K

33%176

$200K–$300K

35.5%189

$300K–$500K

4.9%26

$500K–$1M

1.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,548

Mean Household Incomei

$78,851

Per Capita Incomei

$34,992

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

869

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%29

$10K–$15K

2.1%16

$15K–$20K

4.1%31

$20K–$25K

3.4%26

$25K–$30K

2.2%17

$30K–$35K

6.3%48

$35K–$40K

5.1%39

$40K–$45K

3.4%26

$45K–$50K

7.2%55

$50K–$60K

13.3%101

$60K–$75K

8.6%65

$75K–$100K

10%76

$100K–$125K

11.3%86

$125K–$150K

10%76

$150K–$200K

4.2%32

$200K+

4.7%36

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

$467/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers29 homes89% occupied$467/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,548/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

68%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

32%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60% 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

281.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

851

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

862

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

114(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured