Osakis, MN Demographics

A map of Osakis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,575	1,644	97.0%	92.8%
Multiracial	31	46	1.9%	2.6%
Black	9	18	0.6%	1.0%
Hispanic	8	44	0.5%	2.5%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	1.0%

Osakis, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,623, a decrease from the 1,771 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.0% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Osakis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Osakis has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Osakis, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 5.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Osakis is ranked the 292nd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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). Osakis was ranked the 277th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Osakis's White Population

1,575 residents of Osakis, or 97.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Osakis is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Osakis ranks 263rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osakis's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Osakis's population has increased from 92.8% to 97.0%.

Osakis is more White than neighboring West Union (95.7% White), Nelson (92.9% White), Carlos (92% White), and Villard (92.4% White). Osakis is less White than neighboring Westport (100% White).

Osakis's Black Population

9 residents of Osakis, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Osakis is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Osakis ranks 257th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osakis's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Osakis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Osakis is more Black than neighboring West Union (0% Black), Nelson (0% Black), Westport (0% Black), and Villard (0% Black). Osakis is less Black than neighboring Carlos (1.4% Black).

Osakis's Asian Population

0 residents of Osakis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Osakis is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Osakis ranks 605th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osakis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Osakis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Osakis's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Osakis, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Osakis is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Osakis ranks 512th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osakis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Osakis's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.5%.

Osakis is more Hispanic than neighboring West Union (0% Hispanic), and Westport (0% Hispanic). Osakis is less Hispanic than neighboring Nelson (5.2% Hispanic), Carlos (1.8% Hispanic), and Villard (6.4% Hispanic).

Osakis's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Osakis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Osakis is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Osakis ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osakis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Osakis's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Osakis is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Union (1.4% Native American/Other), and Nelson (0.6% Native American/Other).

Osakis's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Osakis, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Osakis is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Osakis ranks 631st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osakis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Osakis's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.9%.

Osakis is more Multiracial than neighboring Nelson (1.3% Multiracial), Westport (0% Multiracial), and Villard (1.3% Multiracial). Osakis is less Multiracial than neighboring West Union (2.9% Multiracial), and Carlos (4.9% 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.