Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa: city in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States.
About
Oskaloosa is a city located in the county of Mahaska in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,463 and a population density of 551 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,803 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Oskaloosa
| Population | 11,803 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Mahaska County |
| Postal code | 52577 |
| Phone Area Codes | 641 |
| Area | 20.82 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2964,-92.6444 |
| Altitude | 840 feet / 256 meters |
| Capital city | Oskaloosa is capital of Mahaska County |
| Establishment | February 04, 1875 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:28:20 (11th November 2026) |
| Density | 567 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Mahaska County Iowa Courthouse image
Geography
Oskaloosa is located at 41°17'47"N 92°38'40"W (41.2963900, -92.6443600).
Oskaloosa map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
59°F
Mostly Sunny
10 to 17 mph NNW
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Oskaloosa
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Oskaloosa increased by 2.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,463 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,570 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,533 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,557 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,530 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,570 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,514 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,547 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,448 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,506 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,803 | 2.58% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,435 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,332 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,788 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,292 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.2% |
| White only, percent : | 32.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 64.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 29.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 419 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.4% |
Oskaloosa zip code is 52577.
County name: Mahaska, County
fips: 19123
OOA, Oskalusa, ao si ka lu sa, asklwsa aywwa, osukarusa, Оскалуса, آسکلوسا، آیووا, オスカルーサ, 奥斯卡卢萨
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $88,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $986 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $421 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $640 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,001 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,163 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,789 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,852 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 654 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 238 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 355 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 353 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 257 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 589 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,009.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.20 |
Services and Civic Places in Oskaloosa
1Oskaloosa City Hall
Rating: 1 (1)
220 S Market St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 View details
Phone: +16416739431 | Website available
People born in Oskaloosa (41)
People born in Oskaloosa, including writer Bill S. Ballinger, engineer Charles Seeberger, politician William E. Andrews, .
More notable people
- Arthur Russell (American musician) he was born in 21/05/1951
- Frank Friday Fletcher (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 23/11/1855
- Chester Conklin (actor, comedian (1886-1971)) he was born in 11/01/1886
- Ralph R. Eltse (American politician (1885-1971)) he was born in 13/09/1885
- Patrick O'Bryant (American basketball player) he was born in 20/06/1986
- Tyler Sash (Player of American football (1988-2015)) he was born in 27/05/1988
- Alfred Balk (American non-fiction writer) he was born in 24/07/1930
- Cecil W. Stoughton (American photographer) he was born in 01/01/1920
- Charles Brookins (American hurdler) he was born in 17/09/1899
- Chip Baltimore (Member of House of Reps) he was born in 22/03/1966
- Dulah Marie Evans (American artist (1875-1951)) she was born in 17/02/1875
- Eddie Anderson (American football player and coach, basketball coach (1900-1974)) he was born in 11/11/1900
- Eric Palmer (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1960
- Frank Blattner (American baseball player) he was born in 08/04/1890
- Guy Vander Linden (US Marine general) he was born in 06/04/1948
- Harry H. Laughlin (American eugenicist) he was born in 11/03/1880
- John A. Huntsman (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 20/03/1867
- John K. Valentine (American politician) he was born in 03/02/1904
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Oskaloosa, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154590 | William Penn University | Oskaloosa (IA) | 52577 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Oskaloosa, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Oskaloosa.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa Post Office | Oskaloosa (IA) | 52577 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Oskaloosa, Kansas township in Jefferson County, Kansas. with a population of 1,076 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Oskaloosa distances to largest Iowa cities