Osceola, MO Demographics

A map of Osceola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	897	807	86.1%	88.8%
Hispanic	62	10	6.0%	1.1%
Multiracial	41	62	3.9%	6.8%
Black	39	7	3.7%	0.8%
Native American/Other	3	21	0.3%	2.3%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Osceola, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,042, a large increase from the 909 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 6.0% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% 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 Missouri 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 20.6% in 2020 and 25.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Osceola is ranked the 370th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 378th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Osceola's White Population

897 residents of Osceola, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Osceola is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Osceola ranks 611th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's White population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 88.8% to 86.1%.

Osceola is less White than neighboring Vista (100% White), Lowry City (91.9% White), Roscoe (95% White), Gerster (100% White), and Collins (96.1% White).

Osceola's Black Population

39 residents of Osceola, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Osceola is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Osceola ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Black population has grown by an estimated 457.1%. Black residents' share of Osceola's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.7%.

Osceola is more Black than neighboring Vista (0% Black), Lowry City (1% Black), Roscoe (0% Black), Gerster (0% Black), and Collins (0% 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 slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Osceola ranks 531st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Osceola's Hispanic Population

62 residents of Osceola, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Osceola is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Osceola ranks 849th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 520.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Osceola's population has increased from 1.1% to 6.0%.

Osceola is more Hispanic than neighboring Vista (0% Hispanic), Lowry City (3.2% Hispanic), Roscoe (0% Hispanic), Gerster (0% Hispanic), and Collins (0% Hispanic).

Osceola's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Osceola, or 0.3% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Osceola ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.3%.

Osceola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vista (0% Native American/Other), Lowry City (0.2% Native American/Other), Roscoe (0% Native American/Other), Gerster (0% Native American/Other), and Collins (0% Native American/Other).

Osceola's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Osceola, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Osceola is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Osceola ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 6.8% to 3.9%.

Osceola is more Multiracial than neighboring Vista (0% Multiracial), Lowry City (3.7% Multiracial), and Gerster (0% Multiracial). Osceola is less Multiracial than neighboring Roscoe (5% 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.