Oskaloosa, KS Demographics

A map of Oskaloosa's Population by Race

Oskaloosa, Kansas has an estimated population of 1,113, a less than 1% change from the 1,110 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oskaloosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oskaloosa has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oskaloosa, that probability was 18.9% in 2020 and 25.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oskaloosa is ranked the 183rd most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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). Oskaloosa was ranked the 179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oskaloosa's White Population

956 residents of Oskaloosa, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oskaloosa is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Oskaloosa ranks 295th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oskaloosa's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Oskaloosa's population has decreased from 89.8% to 85.9%.

Oskaloosa is more White than neighboring Perry (81.1% White). Oskaloosa is less White than neighboring McLouth (86.3% White), Winchester (93.8% White), Ozawkie (89.7% White), and Williamstown (100% White).

Oskaloosa's Black Population

1 residents of Oskaloosa, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oskaloosa is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oskaloosa ranks 355th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oskaloosa's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Oskaloosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Oskaloosa is more Black than neighboring McLouth (0% Black), Winchester (0% Black), and Williamstown (0% Black). Oskaloosa is less Black than neighboring Ozawkie (2.3% Black), and Perry (3.6% Black).

Oskaloosa's Asian Population

2 residents of Oskaloosa, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oskaloosa is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Oskaloosa ranks 259th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oskaloosa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Oskaloosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Oskaloosa is more Asian than neighboring McLouth (0% Asian), Winchester (0% Asian), Williamstown (0% Asian), and Perry (0% Asian). Oskaloosa is less Asian than neighboring Ozawkie (0.5% Asian).

Oskaloosa's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Oskaloosa, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oskaloosa is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Oskaloosa ranks 401st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oskaloosa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Oskaloosa's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.9%.

Oskaloosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Ozawkie (3.8% Hispanic), and Williamstown (0% Hispanic). Oskaloosa is less Hispanic than neighboring McLouth (5.1% Hispanic), Winchester (6.2% Hispanic), and Perry (6.5% Hispanic).

Oskaloosa's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Oskaloosa, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oskaloosa is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oskaloosa ranks 260th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oskaloosa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 241.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oskaloosa's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.7%.

Oskaloosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring McLouth (3.2% Native American/Other), Winchester (0% Native American/Other), Ozawkie (0.7% Native American/Other), Williamstown (0% Native American/Other), and Perry (0.3% Native American/Other).

Oskaloosa's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Oskaloosa, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oskaloosa is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oskaloosa ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oskaloosa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Oskaloosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Oskaloosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Winchester (0% Multiracial), Ozawkie (3% Multiracial), and Williamstown (0% Multiracial). Oskaloosa is less Multiracial than neighboring McLouth (5.3% Multiracial), and Perry (8.6% 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.