Osage, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Osage, Minnesota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Osage, Minnesota had a total population of 290, the 616th largest community in Minnesota, with a median household income of $48,333, which is 46% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 29.7%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 46% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (29.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 14.3% is notably above the national average.

Osage Quick Facts

Population 290

Median Household Income $48,333

Median Home Value $330,300

Poverty Rate 29.7%

Unemployment Rate 14.3%

Median Age 53.4 years

Homeownership Rate 72.7%

Affordability Ratio 6.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

High School Graduation Rate 93.5%

Diversity Index 10/100

Population 290 616th of 914

Median Income $48,333 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 29.7% 138% higher than national

Median Home Value $330,300 top 20%

How Osage 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	226	290	+28.3%
Median household income	$47,500	$48,333	+1.8%
Median home value	$307,400	$330,300	+7.4%

How Osage Compares

Median Household Income

Osage

$48,333

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Osage

$330,300

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.5%

$25K-$50K 26.5%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 11.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.0%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

14.4%

$20K-$25K

10.6%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

9.1%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

9.1%

$50K-$60K

2.3%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

18.9%

$100K-$125K

3.8%

$125K-$150K

2.3%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

0.8%

Employment

14.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

41.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.7%

Renter 27.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $725/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.6%

18-34

14.8%

35-54

20.7%

55-74

35.5%

75+

10.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Osage Rankings in Minnesota

#616 Population of 914

#784 Median Income of 887

#490 Education of 914

#142 Home Value of 870

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Other Cities in Becker County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Detroit Lakes	10,025	$62,958	16.6%	$265,800
Frazee	1,647	$47,016	22.3%	$172,000
Lake Park	600	$64,028	4.6%	$196,500
White Earth	506	$17,450	63.6%	N/A
Audubon	388	$67,500	15.5%	$207,000
Ogema	257	$55,250	38.1%	$73,000
Pine Point	241	$40,000	43.3%	$85,700
Callaway	224	$53,125	13.8%	$87,500
Elbow Lake	76	$29,583	43.4%	N/A
Wolf Lake	73	$65,833	14.1%	$137,500

Cities Similar to Osage

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Sanborn	299	$48,750	$68,200	10.5%	15.4%
Grey Eagle	295	$51,250	$184,800	9.8%	15.9%
Akeley	289	$44,000	$110,500	16.0%	14.2%
Backus	291	$56,250	$134,700	14.8%	17.9%
Marion	314	N/A	$248,800	28.0%	12.7%

A note before these figures: with a population of 290, Osage's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Osage is a small community located in Minnesota, within Becker County. The total population is 290. It ranks as the 616th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Osage is 53.4 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Osage is $48,333. This is 46% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.7%. This is 219% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 14.3%. This is 252% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $330,300. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Osage has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Osage, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Osage, Minnesota?

Osage, Minnesota has a population of 290 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Osage, MN?

The median household income in Osage is $48,333, which is 40% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Osage, MN?

The poverty rate in Osage is 29.7%. This means approximately 86 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Osage, Minnesota?

Osage's population is 94.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Osage, MN?

The median home value in Osage is $330,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.8x.

How educated is Osage, Minnesota?

18.9% of adults (25+) in Osage hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.