Osceola County Demographics

A map of Osceola County's Population by Race

Osceola County, Michigan had a population of 22,891 in 2020. It was 92.6% White, 0.7% Black, 0.1% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Osceola County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Osceola County is the 62nd most populous county of the 83 counties in Michigan.

Osceola County's White Population

21,188 residents of Osceola County identify as White, or 92.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Osceola County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Osceola County is ranked #19 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Osceola County is more White than neighboring Mecosta County (89.4% White), Wexford County (91.4% White), and Lake County (77.4% White). Osceola County is less White than neighboring Clare County (92.8% White).

Osceola County's Black Population

155 residents of Osceola County identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Osceola County less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Osceola County is ranked #42 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Osceola County is more Black than neighboring Missaukee County (0.2% Black), Wexford County (0.6% Black), and Clare County (0.5% Black). Osceola County is less Black than neighboring Mecosta County (1.9% Black), and Lake County (6.6% Black).

Osceola County's Asian Population

34 residents of Osceola County identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Osceola County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Osceola County is ranked #79 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Osceola County is less Asian than neighboring Mecosta County (0.8% Asian), Missaukee County (0.3% Asian), Wexford County (0.6% Asian), Lake County (0.4% Asian), and Clare County (0.2% Asian).

Osceola County's Hispanic Population

400 residents of Osceola County identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Osceola County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Osceola County is ranked #66 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Osceola County is less Hispanic than neighboring Mecosta County (2.6% Hispanic), Missaukee County (3.3% Hispanic), Wexford County (2.3% Hispanic), Lake County (9.9% Hispanic), and Clare County (2% Hispanic).

Osceola County's Native American/Other Population

209 residents of Osceola County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Osceola County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Osceola County is ranked #32 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Osceola County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mecosta County (0.8% Native American/Other), Missaukee County (0.5% Native American/Other), Wexford County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lake County (0.8% Native American/Other).

Osceola County's Multiracial Population

905 residents of Osceola County identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Osceola County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Osceola County is ranked #48 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Osceola County is more Multiracial than neighboring Missaukee County (3.1% Multiracial), and Clare County (3.6% Multiracial). Osceola County is less Multiracial than neighboring Mecosta County (4.4% Multiracial), Wexford County (4.3% Multiracial), and Lake County (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.