Osyka, MS Demographics

A map of Osyka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	213	190	51.8%	49.9%
White	130	165	31.6%	43.3%
Multiracial	35	11	8.5%	2.9%
Hispanic	20	8	4.9%	2.1%
Native American/Other	12	4	2.9%	1.0%
Asian	1	3	0.2%	0.8%

Osyka, Mississippi has an estimated population of 411, an increase from the 381 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.8% Black, 31.6% White, 8.5% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Osyka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Osyka has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Osyka, that probability was 56.2% in 2020 and 62.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Osyka is ranked the 286th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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). Osyka was ranked the 296th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Osyka's White Population

130 residents of Osyka, or 31.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Osyka is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Osyka ranks 255th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osyka's White population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. White residents' share of Osyka's population has decreased from 43.3% to 31.6%.

Osyka is more White than neighboring Kentwood (24% White), Tangipahoa (2.9% White), Magnolia (27% White), and McComb (23.4% White). Osyka is less White than neighboring Fernwood (100% White).

Osyka's Black Population

213 residents of Osyka, or 51.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Osyka is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Osyka ranks 165th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osyka's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Black residents' share of Osyka's population has increased from 49.9% to 51.8%.

Osyka is more Black than neighboring Fernwood (0% Black). Osyka is less Black than neighboring Kentwood (69.8% Black), Tangipahoa (93.7% Black), Magnolia (66.4% Black), and McComb (72% Black).

Osyka's Asian Population

1 residents of Osyka, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Osyka is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Osyka ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osyka's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Osyka's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Osyka is more Asian than neighboring Kentwood (0% Asian), Tangipahoa (0% Asian), Magnolia (0% Asian), and Fernwood (0% Asian). Osyka is less Asian than neighboring McComb (0.5% Asian).

Osyka's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Osyka, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Osyka is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Osyka ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osyka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Osyka's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.9%.

Osyka is more Hispanic than neighboring Kentwood (0.5% Hispanic), Tangipahoa (1.1% Hispanic), Magnolia (3.3% Hispanic), Fernwood (0% Hispanic), and McComb (2.6% Hispanic).

Osyka's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Osyka, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Osyka is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Osyka ranks 44th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osyka's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Osyka's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.9%.

Osyka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kentwood (0% Native American/Other), Tangipahoa (0% Native American/Other), Magnolia (0.3% Native American/Other), Fernwood (0% Native American/Other), and McComb (0.4% Native American/Other).

Osyka's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Osyka, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Osyka is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Osyka ranks 171st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osyka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 218.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Osyka's population has increased from 2.9% to 8.5%.

Osyka is more Multiracial than neighboring Kentwood (5.7% Multiracial), Tangipahoa (2.3% Multiracial), Magnolia (3% Multiracial), Fernwood (0% Multiracial), and McComb (1.1% 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.