Osceola, AR Demographics

A map of Osceola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	3,733	3,893	55.8%	55.8%
White	2,080	2,569	31.1%	36.8%
Multiracial	438	230	6.5%	3.3%
Hispanic	437	222	6.5%	3.2%
Asian	0	45	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	0.2%

Osceola, Arkansas has an estimated population of 6,688, a decrease from the 6,976 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% Black, 31.1% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Osceola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Osceola has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Osceola, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 58.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Osceola is ranked the 57th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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). Osceola was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Osceola's White Population

2,080 residents of Osceola, or 31.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Osceola is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Osceola ranks 551st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's White population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. White residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 36.8% to 31.1%.

Osceola is more White than neighboring Luxora (13.2% White), and Victoria (0% White). Osceola is less White than neighboring Keiser (85.1% White), Marie (98% White), and Burdette (89.7% White).

Osceola's Black Population

3,733 residents of Osceola, or 55.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Osceola is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Osceola ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Black residents' share of Osceola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 55.8%.

Osceola is more Black than neighboring Victoria (0% Black), Keiser (1.8% Black), Marie (0% Black), and Burdette (0.9% Black). Osceola is less Black than neighboring Luxora (65.9% Black).

Osceola's Asian Population

0 residents of Osceola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Osceola is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Osceola ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Osceola's Hispanic Population

437 residents of Osceola, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Osceola is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Osceola ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 96.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Osceola's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.5%.

Osceola is more Hispanic than neighboring Victoria (0% Hispanic), Keiser (1.8% Hispanic), Marie (0% Hispanic), and Burdette (5.6% Hispanic). Osceola is less Hispanic than neighboring Luxora (15% Hispanic).

Osceola's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Osceola, 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 Osceola is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Osceola ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Osceola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Osceola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burdette (2.1% Native American/Other).

Osceola's Multiracial Population

438 residents of Osceola, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Osceola is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Osceola ranks 454th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 90.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Osceola's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.5%.

Osceola is more Multiracial than neighboring Luxora (5.9% Multiracial), Victoria (0% Multiracial), Marie (2% Multiracial), and Burdette (1.7% Multiracial). Osceola is less Multiracial than neighboring Keiser (11.2% 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.