Osage County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Osage County, Kansas Demographics
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Osage County, Kansas has a population of 15,744, the 32nd most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $74,467 and the median home value is $156,800. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Osage County Quick Facts

Population 15,744

Median Household Income $74,467

Median Home Value $156,800

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment Rate 1.9%

Median Age 42.9 years

Homeownership Rate 82.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.6%

High School Graduation 93.7%

Cities/Places 10

Population 15,744 32nd of 105

Median Income $74,467 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment 1.9%

How Osage County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	15,780	15,744	-0.2%
Median household income	$70,216	$74,467	+6.1%
Median home value	$142,800	$156,800	+9.8%

Median Household Income

Osage

$74,467

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Osage

$156,800

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.4%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 36.6%

$100K+ 31.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

18.1%

$100K-$125K

12.3%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.3%

Renter 17.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $785/mo 12.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.0%

18-34

17.4%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

28.1%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Osage County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Osage City	2,828	$71,191	8.9%	$155,800
Carbondale	1,341	$75,750	15.2%	$119,400
Overbrook	1,113	$68,958	6.5%	$146,300
Burlingame	1,046	$60,202	9.9%	$86,700
Lyndon	1,023	$67,227	8.8%	$114,400
Scranton	911	$56,793	18.4%	$75,900
Vassar	832	$68,036	6.3%	$176,300
Quenemo	353	$50,833	29.4%	$53,800
Melvern	352	$55,893	13.9%	$89,100
Olivet	180	$93,594	13.3%	$157,700

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Population Overview

Osage County is located in Kansas with a total population of 15,744. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Osage County is 42.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Osage County is $74,467. This is about the same as the state median of $74,275. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $156,800. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Osage County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Osage County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Osage County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Osage County, Kansas?

Osage County has a population of 15,744, making it the 32nd most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Osage County?

The median household income in Osage County is $74,467 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Osage County, Kansas?

Osage County contains 10 Census-designated places.