Osceola, IA Demographics

A map of Osceola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,675	3,732	66.5%	68.9%
Hispanic	1,451	1,415	26.3%	26.1%
Multiracial	365	124	6.6%	2.3%
Asian	28	61	0.5%	1.1%
Black	4	36	0.1%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	47	0.0%	0.9%

Osceola, Iowa has an estimated population of 5,523, a slight increase from the 5,415 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.5% White, 26.3% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Black, 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 Iowa 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 45.6% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Osceola is ranked the 73rd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Osceola's White Population

3,675 residents of Osceola, or 66.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Osceola is significantly lower than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Osceola ranks 1001st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 68.9% to 66.5%.

Osceola is less White than neighboring Weldon (100% White), Van Wert (97.9% White), New Virginia (98.1% White), Murray (84.7% White), and Woodburn (73.9% White).

Osceola's Black Population

4 residents of Osceola, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Osceola is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Osceola ranks 308th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Black population has declined by an estimated 88.9%. Black residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Osceola is more Black than neighboring Weldon (0% Black), Van Wert (0% Black), New Virginia (0% Black), Murray (0% Black), and Woodburn (0% Black).

Osceola's Asian Population

28 residents of Osceola, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Osceola is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Osceola ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Asian population has declined by an estimated 54.1%. Asian residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Osceola is more Asian than neighboring Weldon (0% Asian), Van Wert (0% Asian), and New Virginia (0% Asian). Osceola is less Asian than neighboring Murray (2.1% Asian), and Woodburn (6.7% Asian).

Osceola's Hispanic Population

1,451 residents of Osceola, or 26.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Osceola is significantly higher than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Osceola ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Osceola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 26.3%.

Osceola is more Hispanic than neighboring Weldon (0% Hispanic), Van Wert (0% Hispanic), New Virginia (0% Hispanic), Murray (3.7% Hispanic), and Woodburn (1.2% 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 Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Osceola ranks 166th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 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 decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Osceola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Murray (3.3% Native American/Other).

Osceola's Multiracial Population

365 residents of Osceola, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Osceola is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Osceola ranks 625th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 194.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Osceola's population has increased from 2.3% to 6.6%.

Osceola is more Multiracial than neighboring Weldon (0% Multiracial), Van Wert (2.1% Multiracial), New Virginia (1.9% Multiracial), and Murray (6.2% Multiracial). Osceola is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodburn (18.2% 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.