Osage County Demographics

A map of Osage County's Population by Race

Osage County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 45,997, a less than 1% change from the 45,818 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% White, 12.0% Multiracial, 10.9% Native American/Other, 10.1% Black, 4.7% Hispanic, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Osage County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Osage has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Osage County, that probability was 59.6% in 2020 and 57.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Osage County is ranked the 20th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Osage County was ranked the 20th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Osage County's White Population

28,542 residents of Osage County, or 62.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Osage County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Osage County ranks 59th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Osage County's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Osage County's population has increased from 59.9% to 62.1%.

Osage County is more White than neighboring Tulsa County (57.3% White). Osage County is less White than neighboring Pawnee County (74.3% White), Washington County (70.2% White), Chautauqua County (80.1% White), and Creek County (73% White).

Osage County's Black Population

4,633 residents of Osage County, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Osage County is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Osage County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Osage County's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Black residents' share of Osage County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.1%.

Osage County is more Black than neighboring Pawnee County (0.8% Black), Washington County (2.4% Black), Chautauqua County (0.8% Black), Tulsa County (9.3% Black), and Creek County (2% Black).

Osage County's Asian Population

116 residents of Osage County, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Osage County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Osage County ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Osage County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Asian residents' share of Osage County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Osage County is more Asian than neighboring Chautauqua County (0.1% Asian). Osage County is less Asian than neighboring Pawnee County (0.5% Asian), Washington County (2% Asian), Tulsa County (3.7% Asian), and Creek County (0.7% Asian).

Osage County's Hispanic Population

2,155 residents of Osage County, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Osage County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Osage County ranks 64th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Osage County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Osage County's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.7%.

Osage County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pawnee County (3.9% Hispanic). Osage County is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington County (6.9% Hispanic), Chautauqua County (5% Hispanic), Tulsa County (15.7% Hispanic), and Creek County (5.4% Hispanic).

Osage County's Native American/Other Population

5,013 residents of Osage County, or 10.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Osage County is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Osage County ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Osage County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Osage County's population has decreased from 14.2% to 10.9%.

Osage County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pawnee County (9.7% Native American/Other), Washington County (8.3% Native American/Other), Chautauqua County (5.8% Native American/Other), and Tulsa County (4.9% Native American/Other). Osage County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Creek County (11.1% Native American/Other).

Osage County's Multiracial Population

5,538 residents of Osage County, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Osage County is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Osage County ranks 18th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Osage County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Osage County's population has increased from 11.0% to 12.0%.

Osage County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pawnee County (10.7% Multiracial), Washington County (10.2% Multiracial), Chautauqua County (8.2% Multiracial), Tulsa County (9% Multiracial), and Creek County (7.8% 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.