Osawatomie, KS Demographics

A map of Osawatomie's Population by Race

Osawatomie, Kansas has an estimated population of 4,182, a slight decrease from the 4,255 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.4% White, 10.5% Multiracial, 6.8% Black, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Osawatomie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Osawatomie has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Osawatomie, that probability was 26.3% in 2020 and 36.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Osawatomie is ranked the 71st most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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). Osawatomie was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Osawatomie's White Population

3,280 residents of Osawatomie, or 78.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Osawatomie is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Osawatomie ranks 495th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osawatomie's White population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Osawatomie's population has decreased from 85.5% to 78.4%.

Osawatomie is more White than neighboring Fontana (75.1% White). Osawatomie is less White than neighboring Paola (94.1% White), Lane (96% White), Rantoul (83.8% White), and Hillsdale (100% White).

Osawatomie's Black Population

286 residents of Osawatomie, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Osawatomie is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Osawatomie ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osawatomie's Black population has grown by an estimated 110.3%. Black residents' share of Osawatomie's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.8%.

Osawatomie is more Black than neighboring Paola (1.6% Black), Fontana (0% Black), Lane (0% Black), Rantoul (0% Black), and Hillsdale (0% Black).

Osawatomie's Asian Population

9 residents of Osawatomie, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Osawatomie is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Osawatomie ranks 264th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osawatomie's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Osawatomie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Osawatomie is more Asian than neighboring Fontana (0% Asian), Rantoul (0% Asian), and Hillsdale (0% Asian). Osawatomie is less Asian than neighboring Paola (0.4% Asian), and Lane (0.9% Asian).

Osawatomie's Hispanic Population

164 residents of Osawatomie, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Osawatomie is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Osawatomie ranks 358th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osawatomie's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Osawatomie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Osawatomie is more Hispanic than neighboring Paola (1% Hispanic), Lane (0.9% Hispanic), and Hillsdale (0% Hispanic). Osawatomie is less Hispanic than neighboring Fontana (21.5% Hispanic), and Rantoul (9.2% Hispanic).

Osawatomie's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Osawatomie, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Osawatomie is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Osawatomie ranks 260th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osawatomie's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Osawatomie's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Osawatomie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rantoul (0% Native American/Other), and Hillsdale (0% Native American/Other). Osawatomie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paola (0.3% Native American/Other), Fontana (1.7% Native American/Other), and Lane (0.4% Native American/Other).

Osawatomie's Multiracial Population

438 residents of Osawatomie, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Osawatomie is higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Osawatomie ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osawatomie's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 84.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Osawatomie's population has increased from 5.6% to 10.5%.

Osawatomie is more Multiracial than neighboring Paola (2.7% Multiracial), Fontana (1.7% Multiracial), Lane (1.8% Multiracial), Rantoul (6.9% Multiracial), and Hillsdale (0% 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.