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Osseo, Wisconsin
Osseo, city, in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Osseo had 1,842 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,811 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,687 (±194). GEOID 5560575.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,842
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,811 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,687 ±194
Median household income
$59,548
±$4,510 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$181,600
±$15,602 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$871
±$46 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Osseo and what county is it in?
Osseo is a city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 880 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 Osseo, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,842 people lived in Osseo on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 1,811 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,687 (±194).
| Measure | Osseo | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,687 ±194 | 30,839 | no clear change |
| Households | 759 ±77 | 12,533 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.18 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 821 ±75 | 13,431 | no clear change |
Osseo's population since 2000
From 1,669 in 2000 to 1,842 in 2025: up 10.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Osseo 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 Osseo?
The median resident of Osseo is 40.5 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Osseo | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 ±4.3 | 39.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.8% ±4.3 pts | 26.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±3.2 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±3.4 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.8% ±4.9 pts | 83.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±2.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9% ±1.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±2.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5% ±2.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±2.8 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4% ±5.4 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7% ±3.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.8% ±5.3 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Osseo earn?
Half of Osseo's 759 households earn less than $59,548 a year (±$4,510), against $76,313 in Trempealeau County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,765 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $15,217 after inflation. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Osseo | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,548 ±$4,510 | $76,313 | −$15,217 |
| Mean household income | $78,851 ±$7,375 | $92,199 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,992 ±$3,282 | $37,226 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1% ±6.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.2% ±12.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±3.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% ±4.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7% ±4.4 pts | 87.1% | – |
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 Osseo?
Owners occupy 70.2% of Osseo's occupied homes and renters 29.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $181,600 by its owner (±$15,602). The median renter pays $871 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Osseo | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $181,600 ±$15,602 | $216,700 | +$28,748 |
| Median gross rent | $871 ±$46 | $949 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4% ±11.7 pts | 29.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,236 ±$113 | $1,572 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.2% ±6.5 pts | 74.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.8% ±6.5 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Housing units | 821 ±75 | 13,431 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6% ±7.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.4% ±6.3 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% ±3.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.4% ±4.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±2.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Osseo building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Osseo in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 3.3 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 Osseo work and get to work?
76.3% of Osseo's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes.
| Measure | Osseo | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1% ±4.6 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3% ±5.0 pts | 79.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±2.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.6% ±3.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6% ±2.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±3.2 | 23.3 min | +4.7 min |
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 Osseo?
No census tract lies mostly in Osseo; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1001Trempealeau County | 3,301 | $69,000 |
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 Osseo) · Census block assignment files
How does Osseo compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Osseo is the 7,966th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 272nd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Osseo ranks 818th 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 | 272nd | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 259th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 247th | 914 |
| Median household income | 818th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 759th | 911 |
| Median home value | 780th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 595th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 138th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 584th | 914 |
| Median age | 663rd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 683rd | 914 |
| Work from home | 484th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 398th | 914 |
Osseo's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Osseo 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 Osseo?
15 of the 57 figures for Osseo 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 Osseo 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 Osseo.