Osceola, WI Demographics

A map of Osceola's Population by Race

Osceola, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 2,849, an increase from the 2,765 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. 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 Wisconsin 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 13.5% in 2020 and 18.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Osceola is ranked the 227th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 227th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Osceola's White Population

2,570 residents of Osceola, or 90.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Osceola is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Osceola ranks 259th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Osceola's population has decreased from 92.9% to 90.2%.

Osceola is more White than neighboring Dresser (85.3% White), Shafer (82.8% White), and St. Croix Falls (89.5% White). Osceola is less White than neighboring Taylors Falls (93.5% White), and Center City (90.8% White).

Osceola's Black Population

9 residents of Osceola, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Osceola is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Osceola ranks 289th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.6%. Black residents' share of Osceola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Osceola is more Black than neighboring Dresser (0% Black), Taylors Falls (0% Black), and St. Croix Falls (0% Black). Osceola is less Black than neighboring Shafer (0.4% Black), and Center City (1.8% Black).

Osceola's Asian Population

36 residents of Osceola, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Osceola is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Osceola ranks 317th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Osceola's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.

Osceola is more Asian than neighboring Dresser (0% Asian), Shafer (0.3% Asian), Taylors Falls (0% Asian), St. Croix Falls (0.7% Asian), and Center City (1.1% Asian).

Osceola's Hispanic Population

105 residents of Osceola, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Osceola is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Osceola ranks 444th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Osceola's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.7%.

Osceola is more Hispanic than neighboring Taylors Falls (3.1% Hispanic), St. Croix Falls (2.5% Hispanic), and Center City (3.5% Hispanic). Osceola is less Hispanic than neighboring Dresser (11.8% Hispanic), and Shafer (7.8% Hispanic).

Osceola's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Osceola, or 0.6% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Osceola ranks 369th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Osceola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Osceola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dresser (0% Native American/Other), and Taylors Falls (0.2% Native American/Other). Osceola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shafer (1.3% Native American/Other), St. Croix Falls (1.2% Native American/Other), and Center City (1.8% Native American/Other).

Osceola's Multiracial Population

111 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 Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Osceola ranks 597th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osceola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 76.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Osceola's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.9%.

Osceola is more Multiracial than neighboring Dresser (2.9% Multiracial), Taylors Falls (3.3% Multiracial), and Center City (0.9% Multiracial). Osceola is less Multiracial than neighboring Shafer (7.5% Multiracial), and St. Croix Falls (6.1% 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.