Village · Wisconsin
Osceola, Wisconsin
Osceola, village, in Polk County, Wisconsin. Osceola had 2,890 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,765 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,849 (±23). GEOID 5560450.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,890
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,765 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,849 ±23
Median household income
$53,361
±$13,701 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$230,600
±$28,520 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$946
±$237 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Osceola and what county is it in?
Osceola is a village in Polk County, Wisconsin. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 681 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Osceola, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,890 people lived in Osceola on July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 2,765 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,849 (±23).
| Measure | Osceola | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,849 ±23 | 45,555 | +338 |
| Households | 1,376 ±134 | 19,542 | +229 |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.20 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,402 ±136 | 24,558 | no clear change |
Osceola's population since 2000
From 2,421 in 2000 to 2,890 in 2025: up 19.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Osceola as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Osceola?
The median resident of Osceola is 33.5 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.9%.
| Measure | Osceola | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 ±3.7 | 46.7 | −8.2 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±4.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8% ±5.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±4.4 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% ±1.9 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.2% ±3.9 pts | 93.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±3.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7% ±4.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4% ±5.5 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5% ±7.0 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±1.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±4.9 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.7% ±3.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Osceola earn?
Half of Osceola's 1,376 households earn less than $53,361 a year (±$13,701), against $77,219 in Polk County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $55,203 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Osceola | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,361 ±$13,701 | $77,219 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,541 ±$6,969 | $94,913 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,472 ±$3,389 | $41,288 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1% ±7.3 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.6% ±16.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6% ±4.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% ±6.8 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.7% ±7.0 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Osceola?
Owners occupy 56.6% of Osceola's occupied homes and renters 43.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $230,600 by its owner (±$28,520). The median renter pays $946 a month including utilities, and 28.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Osceola | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $230,600 ±$28,520 | $271,900 | +$46,611 |
| Median gross rent | $946 ±$237 | $957 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.8% ±14.3 pts | 28.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,530 ±$174 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.6% ±8.9 pts | 81.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.4% ±8.9 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,402 ±136 | 24,558 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.4% ±8.2 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±3.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±2.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.3% ±5.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3% ±6.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±4.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Osceola building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Osceola in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 3.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Osceola work and get to work?
82.3% of Osceola's workers drive alone and 10.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Osceola | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±6.5 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±4.8 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.3% ±6.3 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±3.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.8% ±5.2 pts | 11.8% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.9 min ±12.3 | 29.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Osceola?
No census tract lies mostly in Osceola; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9608Polk County | 7,001 | $73,828 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Osceola) · Census block assignment files
How does Osceola compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Osceola is the 6,449th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 219th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Osceola ranks 873rd of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 219th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 117th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 305th | 914 |
| Median household income | 873rd | 914 |
| Per capita income | 863rd | 911 |
| Median home value | 634th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 479th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 120th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 578th | 914 |
| Median age | 878th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 853rd | 914 |
| Work from home | 475th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 18th | 914 |
Osceola's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Osceola with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Osceola?
18 of the 57 figures for Osceola on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Osceola are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Osceola.