Osborn, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 424, Osborn'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

Osborn is a small community located in Missouri, within Clinton County. The total population is 424. It ranks as the 558th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Osborn is 39.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.0 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Osborn has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.1% 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 Osborn is $52,054. This is 26% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $93,300. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Osborn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 51.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Osborn is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.7%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.7% vs 5.2%).

Education

23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%. Notably, 16.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Osborn, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.