Smith County

Osborne County

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Osborne County is 3,464. The population is expected to shrink to 3,265 by 2030 - a growth rate of -1.18%.

The median age of Osborne County residents is 50.

The diversity index of Osborne County is 18.8, meaning that there is a 19% 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 $76,404 and projected to be $82,046 in 2030. Per capita income is $34,305, projected to be $36,868 in 2030. 1.39% of households – 48 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $720,915 and the average disposable income is $58,130.

There are 2,039 housing units in Osborne County; 1,196 are owner-occupied, 357 are rented, and 486 are vacant. The average home value is $129,689, with 19 homes built in 2010 or later, and 802 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 271 businesses in Osborne County, employing 1,748 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,757 age 16 and above. 320 workers commute into Osborne County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,433 residents both live and work in/around Osborne County. The average travel time is 14.7 minutes. 24.42% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.28% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,361 drive alone, 172 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 154 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 70 residents work from home.

762 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 493 have associates degrees, 448 have bachelor’s degrees, and 156 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16