Osyka, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 411, Osyka'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

Osyka is a small community located in Mississippi, within Pike County. The total population is 411. It ranks as the 286th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Osyka is 35.4 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 13.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Osyka is $41,042. This is 27% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.4%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. 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 4.8%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $85,600. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Osyka is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Osyka is Black or African American, making up 51.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

8.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Osyka, Mississippi 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 Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.