Oostburg, WI Demographics

A map of Oostburg's Population by Race

Oostburg, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 3,058, a less than 1% change from the 3,056 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oostburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oostburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oostburg, that probability was 17.0% in 2020 and 20.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oostburg is ranked the 218th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oostburg was ranked the 213th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oostburg's White Population

2,723 residents of Oostburg, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oostburg is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Oostburg ranks 392nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oostburg's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Oostburg's population has decreased from 90.9% to 89.0%.

Oostburg is more White than neighboring Gibbsville (80.5% White), Cedar Grove (81.9% White), and Hingham (83.5% White). Oostburg is less White than neighboring Sheboygan Falls (89.4% White), and Kohler (90.9% White).

Oostburg's Black Population

15 residents of Oostburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oostburg is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Oostburg ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oostburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Oostburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Oostburg is more Black than neighboring Cedar Grove (0% Black), Sheboygan Falls (0.3% Black), and Hingham (0% Black). Oostburg is less Black than neighboring Gibbsville (1.5% Black), and Kohler (3.2% Black).

Oostburg's Asian Population

5 residents of Oostburg, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oostburg is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Oostburg ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oostburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Asian residents' share of Oostburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Oostburg is more Asian than neighboring Kohler (0% Asian). Oostburg is less Asian than neighboring Gibbsville (2.8% Asian), Cedar Grove (0.9% Asian), Sheboygan Falls (5% Asian), and Hingham (1% Asian).

Oostburg's Hispanic Population

176 residents of Oostburg, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oostburg is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Oostburg ranks 258th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oostburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Oostburg's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.8%.

Oostburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Sheboygan Falls (2.3% Hispanic), Kohler (5.2% Hispanic), and Hingham (4.1% Hispanic). Oostburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Gibbsville (7.6% Hispanic), and Cedar Grove (8.9% Hispanic).

Oostburg's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Oostburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oostburg is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oostburg ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oostburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oostburg's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Oostburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gibbsville (0% Native American/Other), and Cedar Grove (0.2% Native American/Other). Oostburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sheboygan Falls (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hingham (10.4% Native American/Other).

Oostburg's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Oostburg, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oostburg is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Oostburg ranks 496th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oostburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Oostburg's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.0%.

Oostburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheboygan Falls (2.3% Multiracial), Kohler (0.2% Multiracial), and Hingham (0.9% Multiracial). Oostburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Gibbsville (7.6% Multiracial), and Cedar Grove (8.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.