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 150 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 |
| Altitude : | 840 feet / 256 meters |
| Capital city : | Oskaloosa is capital of Mahaska County |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1875 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:57:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 567 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oskaloosa is located at 41°17'47"N 92°38'40"W (41.2963900, -92.6443600).
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Demographics
The population of Oskaloosa increased by 2.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,463 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,570 | 0.92% | 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 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,547 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,448 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,506 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,803 | 2.52% | 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
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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 |
Other Places in Oskaloosa
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People born in Oskaloosa (41)
People born in Oskaloosa, including writer Bill S. Ballinger, engineer Charles Seeberger, politician William E. Andrews, .
List
- 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
Schools in Oskaloosa
College & universities near Oskaloosa, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154590 | William Penn University | Oskaloosa (IA) | 52577 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oskaloosa, IA
| 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 |
Post offices near Oskaloosa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa Post Office | Oskaloosa (IA) | 52577 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Oskaloosa , Kansas township in Jefferson County, Kansas with a population of 1,076 people.
- Oskaloosa , Illinois township in Clay County, Illinois with a population of 308 people.
Other cities in Mahaska County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mahaska County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Sharon | 1,286 | Human settlement in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Fremont | 727 | City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States |
| Beacon | 488 | Human settlement in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America |
| University Park | 468 | City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States |
| Barnes City | 169 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Rose Hill | 161 | City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States |
| Leighton | 155 | City in Iowa |
| Keomah Village | 99 | Human settlement in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Oskaloosa distances to largest Iowa cities
