Osceola, IN Demographics

A map of Osceola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,151	2,224	83.0%	85.9%
Hispanic	206	98	7.9%	3.8%
Multiracial	174	158	6.7%	6.1%
Black	25	52	1.0%	2.0%
Native American/Other	21	18	0.8%	0.7%
Asian	16	40	0.6%	1.5%

Osceola, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,593, a less than 1% change from the 2,590 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.0% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. 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 less diverse than Indiana 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 25.7% in 2020 and 30.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Osceola is ranked the 195th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 187th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Osceola's White Population

2,151 residents of Osceola, or 83.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Osceola is higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Osceola ranks 560th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 85.9% to 83.0%.

Osceola is more White than neighboring Mishawaka (73.7% White), Granger (79.3% White), Elkhart (54.9% White), and Simonton Lake (76.9% White). Osceola is less White than neighboring Edwardsburg (85.7% White).

Osceola's Black Population

25 residents of Osceola, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Osceola is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Osceola ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.9%. Black residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.0%.

Osceola is less Black than neighboring Mishawaka (10.7% Black), Granger (3.1% Black), Elkhart (12.4% Black), Edwardsburg (3.3% Black), and Simonton Lake (4.1% Black).

Osceola's Asian Population

16 residents of Osceola, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Osceola is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Osceola ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.6%.

Osceola is more Asian than neighboring Elkhart (0.5% Asian), and Edwardsburg (0.4% Asian). Osceola is less Asian than neighboring Mishawaka (2.4% Asian), Granger (7% Asian), and Simonton Lake (0.8% Asian).

Osceola's Hispanic Population

206 residents of Osceola, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Osceola is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Osceola ranks 250th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 110.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Osceola's population has increased from 3.8% to 7.9%.

Osceola is more Hispanic than neighboring Mishawaka (6.4% Hispanic), Granger (5.5% Hispanic), and Edwardsburg (0.7% Hispanic). Osceola is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkhart (27% Hispanic), and Simonton Lake (8.1% Hispanic).

Osceola's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Osceola, or 0.8% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Osceola ranks 159th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Osceola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Osceola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mishawaka (0.5% Native American/Other), Granger (0.4% Native American/Other), Elkhart (0.4% Native American/Other), Edwardsburg (0% Native American/Other), and Simonton Lake (0% Native American/Other).

Osceola's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Osceola, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Osceola is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Osceola ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Osceola's population has increased from 6.1% to 6.7%.

Osceola is more Multiracial than neighboring Mishawaka (6.3% Multiracial), Granger (4.8% Multiracial), and Elkhart (4.8% Multiracial). Osceola is less Multiracial than neighboring Edwardsburg (9.9% Multiracial), and Simonton Lake (10.1% 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.