Barber County

Osborne County

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Osborne County is 3,396. The population is expected to shrink to 3,308 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.52%.

The median age of Osborne County residents is 49.

The diversity index of Osborne County is 20.3, meaning that there is a 20% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Osborne County is $83,005 and projected to be $91,519 in 2031. Per capita income is $37,632, projected to be $41,634 in 2031. 1.88% of households – 64 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $907,906 and the average disposable income is $64,292.

There are 1,997 housing units in Osborne County; 1,194 are owner-occupied, 335 are rented, and 468 are vacant. The average home value is $135,071, with 21 homes built in 2010 or later, and 794 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 269 businesses in Osborne County, employing 1,814 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,700 age 16 and above. 269 workers commute into Osborne County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,424 residents both live and work in/around Osborne County. The average travel time is 13.8 minutes. 26.26% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.6% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,351 drive alone, 108 carpool, and 2 take public transportation. 168 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 71 residents work from home.

771 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 476 have associates degrees, 435 have bachelor’s degrees, and 169 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09