Osceola County, Iowa
Osceola County: county in Iowa, United States
About
Osceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,462 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,987 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sibley. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Osceola County at a glance
Osceola County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Iowa counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
SibleyPopulation 2,586
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Osceola County
| Population | 5,987 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from | Osceola County, Osceola County |
| Area | 1035 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.3786,-95.6237 |
| Named for | Osceola |
| Altitude | 1,565 feet / 477 meters |
| Capital | Sibley |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:04:30 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Osceola County is located at 43°22'43"N 95°37'25"W (43.3785700, -95.6236900). It has 5 neighbors: Dickinson County, Lyon County, O Brien County, Jackson County and Nobles County.
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The largest city of Osceola County is Sibley with a population of 2,586. Other cities include, Ashton population 419, Melvin population 197 and Harris population 158. See all Osceola County cities & populated places.
Osceola County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Osceola County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sibley | 2,586 | City in Iowa |
| Ocheyedan | 463 | Township in Osceola County, Iowa |
| Ashton | 419 | City in Osceola County, Iowa, United States |
| Melvin | 197 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Harris | 158 | City in Osceola County, Iowa, United States |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 65, wi...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Osceola County
Official Website- Sibley
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Osceola County decreased by 7.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 8,725 | - | estimation process |
| 1910 | 8,956 | 2.58% | estimation process |
| 2010 | 6,462 | -38.59% | census |
| 2011 | 6,316 | -2.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,204 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,236 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,231 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,160 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,095 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,021 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,028 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,958 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,987 | 0.48% | estimation process |
People born in Osceola County (1)
American politician (1877-1934) William L. Harding was born in Osceola County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Osceola County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 385,315 people.
- Osceola County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 23,466 people.
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|---|---|---|
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