Population 15,744 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Osage County
Household size in Osage County
| Period | Osage County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Osage County run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Osage County
| Period | Osage County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Osage County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.7, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Osage County
| Period | Osage County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Osage County: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Osage County
Renters in Osage County
| Period | Osage County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Osage County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Osage County
| Period | Osage County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Osage County: 11.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Osage County
| Period | Osage County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Osage County leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Osage County
| Period | Osage County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $634 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $666 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $780 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $792 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$158 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Osage County pays $792 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $158 a month since 2006–10, up 25%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Osage County
Bachelor's degrees in Osage County
| Period | Osage County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Osage County: 21.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Osage County
| Period | Osage County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Osage County is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Osage County
| Period | Osage County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Osage County has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Osage County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage County | 2.43 | 44.1 | 8.4% | 17.6% | 11.9% | 1972 | $792 | 21.7% | 93.8% | 2.1% |
| Franklin County | 2.52 | 39.8 | 11.5% | 27.8% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,008 | 24.7% | 92.3% | 3.3% |
| Morris County | 2.07 | 47.5 | 6.5% | 19.9% | 14.2% | 1959 | $721 | 29.5% | 93.9% | 2.5% |
| Miami County | 2.55 | 42.2 | 10.5% | 21.8% | 5.9% | 1983 | $1,183 | 31.8% | 94.5% | 3.7% |
| Cass County | 2.60 | 41.2 | 12.1% | 24.4% | 7.3% | 1991 | $1,364 | 29.9% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
| Johnson County | 2.43 | 35.1 | 9.8% | 36.5% | 8.1% | 1988 | $888 | 30.4% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| Pettis County | 2.59 | 38.9 | 12.0% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 1973 | $941 | 18.5% | 87.4% | 3.6% |
| Ellsworth County | 2.28 | 44.8 | 8.7% | 19.8% | 21.3% | 1952 | $734 | 22.7% | 94.2% | 1.9% |
| Moniteau County | 2.48 | 39.3 | 9.7% | 20.8% | 8.4% | 1978 | $714 | 16.3% | 84.0% | 2.3% |
| Cole County | 2.41 | 40.3 | 10.4% | 32.1% | 7.9% | 1982 | $893 | 39.3% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| Rush County | 2.08 | 45.0 | 6.9% | 22.4% | 17.5% | 1948 | $686 | 20.8% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Osage County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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