osceola, iowa

Osceola is a city located in Clarke County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,659. It is the county seat of Clarke County.

Geography

Osceola is located at 41°2'3" North, 93°46'6" West (41.034179, -93.768354). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²). 15.1 km² (5.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.31% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 4,659 people, 1,945 households, and 1,229 families residing in the city. The population density is 308.0/km² (798.2/mi²). There are 2,118 housing units at an average density of 140.0/km² (362.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.73% White, 0.11% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.75% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 6.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,945 households out of which 29.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% are married couples living together, 10.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% are non-families. 31.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.98. In the city the population is spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.1 males. The median income for a household in the city is $32,701, and the median income for a family is $45,263. Males have a median income of $31,674 versus $21,684 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,244. 7.6% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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