Osage County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Osage County, Missouri Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Osage County, Missouri has a population of 13,379, the 73rd most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $75,355 and the median home value is $205,700. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

Osage County Quick Facts

Population 13,379

Median Household Income $75,355

Median Home Value $205,700

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment Rate 1.8%

Median Age 40.8 years

Homeownership Rate 81.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.8%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 7

Population 13,379 73rd of 115

Median Income $75,355 9% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment 1.8%

Median Household Income

Osage

$75,355

$68,920

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Osage

$205,700

$215,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.3%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 35.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

5.0%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

14.7%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

10.5%

$150K-$200K

9.6%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

64.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.3%

Renter 18.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

25.2%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 39 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Osage County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Belle	1,476	$55,341	19.0%	$141,100
Linn	1,302	$43,750	22.9%	$157,400
Westphalia	493	$62,438	3.7%	$215,700
Chamois	417	$37,857	26.9%	$57,000
Freeburg	391	$46,719	9.5%	$130,400
Meta	128	$41,563	13.3%	$93,800
Argyle	115	$45,833	4.3%	$151,400

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Population Overview

Osage County is located in Missouri with a total population of 13,379. It is the 73rd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Osage County is 40.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Osage County is $75,355. This is 9% higher than the state median of $68,920. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $205,700. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Osage County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Osage County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Osage County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri 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, Missouri?

Osage County has a population of 13,379, making it the 73rd most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Osage County?

The median household income in Osage County is $75,355 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.

How many cities are in Osage County, Missouri?

Osage County contains 7 Census-designated places.