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Osborne County, Kansas
Osborne County, Kansas. Osborne County had 3,285 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.9% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 28 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 23 towns and townships) and 1 census tract. GEOID 20141.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,285
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,500 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,452
Median household income
$63,011
±$7,354 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$86,400
±$5,654 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$595
±$44 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Osborne County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,500 residents in Osborne County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,285 for July 1, 2025, down 5.9% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,452 over 893 square miles of land.
| Measure | Osborne County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,452 | 2,947,197 | −78 |
| Households | 1,579±67 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12±0.09 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,031±25 | 1,293,635 | −149 |
Osborne County's population since 2000
From 4,452 in 2000 to 3,285 in 2025: down 26.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Osborne County?
Osborne County holds 28 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 23 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Osborne with 1,249 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Osborne | 1,335 | $51,776 |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Township, Osborne County | 874 | $62,708 |
| Downs | 800 | $62,333 |
| Natoma Township | 316 | $58,281 |
| Natoma | 302 | $58,438 |
| Sumner Township, Osborne CountyGEOID 2014169150 | 172 | not published |
| Bethany TownshipGEOID 2014106425 | 162 | $103,750 |
| Penn TownshipGEOID 2014155350 | 145 | not published |
| AltonGEOID 2001600 | 100 | not published |
| PortisGEOID 2057100 | 86 | $88,125 |
| Bloom Township, Osborne CountyGEOID 2014107400 | 80 | not published |
| Tilden TownshipGEOID 2014170575 | 72 | $102,989 |
| Corinth TownshipGEOID 2014115625 | 40 | $97,292 |
| Round Mound TownshipGEOID 2014161475 | 31 | $39,375 |
| Jackson Township, Osborne CountyGEOID 2014134875 | 30 | not published |
| Lawrence Township, Osborne CountyGEOID 2014138925 | 30 | not published |
| Delhi TownshipGEOID 2014117500 | 30 | not published |
| Hawkeye TownshipGEOID 2014130850 | 27 | not published |
| Independence Township, Osborne CountyGEOID 2014133925 | 24 | not published |
| Valley Township, Osborne CountyGEOID 2014173000 | 18 | not published |
| Winfield TownshipGEOID 2014179975 | 17 | not published |
| Hancock TownshipGEOID 2014129825 | 16 | not published |
| Mount Ayr TownshipGEOID 2014148875 | 15 | $109,688 |
| Covert TownshipGEOID 2014116100 | 15 | $48,906 |
| Liberty Township, Osborne CountyGEOID 2014140300 | 15 | not published |
| Victor TownshipGEOID 2014173750 | 15 | not published |
| Grant Township, Osborne CountyGEOID 2014127875 | 13 | not published |
| Kill Creek TownshipGEOID 2014136750 | 8 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Osborne County?
The median resident of Osborne County is 46.4 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 26.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Osborne County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4±0.8 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1%±0.6 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.8%±0.8 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% | 13.6% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.8%±0.6 pts | 72.7% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±2.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±1.3 pts | 8.8% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9%±1.9 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.8%±3.3 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Osborne County earn?
Half of Osborne County's 1,579 households earn less than $63,011 a year (±$7,354), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $63,117 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Osborne County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,011±$7,354 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,739±$5,579 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,950±$2,659 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4%±2.4 pts | 11.3% | −6.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3%±5.3 pts | 13.1% | −13.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2%±2.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3%±3.7 pts | 90.7% | – |
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 Osborne County?
Owners occupy 77.2% of Osborne County's occupied homes and renters 22.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $86,400 by its owner (±$5,654). The median renter pays $595 a month including utilities, and 11.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Osborne County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $86,400±$5,654 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $595±$44 | $1,060 | −$63 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 11.9%±6.5 pts | 34.5% | −14.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,082±$70 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.2%±3.9 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,031±25 | 1,293,635 | −149 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.0%±8.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.2%±2.7 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7%±2.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.1%±3.9 pts | 15.4% | – |
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 Osborne County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Osborne County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Osborne County get to work?
79.5% of Osborne County's workers drive alone and 4.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.8 minutes.
| Measure | Osborne County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8%±3.2 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±4.7 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4%±2.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 7.1%±3.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2%±1.7 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.8 min±2.8 | 19.7 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 are Osborne County's census tracts?
Osborne County is a single census tract.
| Tract 474120141474100 | 3,452 | $63,011 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Osborne County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 77th of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 99th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 81st of 105 |
| Median household income | 62nd of 105 |
| Median home value | 95th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 101st of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 80th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58th of 105 |
| Median age | 12th of 105 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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