Oskaloosa, IA Demographics

A map of Oskaloosa's Population by Race

Oskaloosa, Iowa had a population of 11,558 in 2020. It was 87.7% White, 3.1% Black, 1.7% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oskaloosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oskaloosa is the 34th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Oskaloosa's White Population

10,137 residents of Oskaloosa identify as White, or 87.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Oskaloosa roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oskaloosa is ranked #840 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oskaloosa is less White than neighboring University Park (89.7% White), Beacon (91.7% White), Keomah Village (91.8% White), Eddyville (92.4% White), and Leighton (95.6% White).

Oskaloosa's Black Population

353 residents of Oskaloosa identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oskaloosa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oskaloosa is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oskaloosa is more Black than neighboring University Park (0.6% Black), Beacon (0% Black), Keomah Village (0% Black), Eddyville (0.6% Black), and Leighton (0% Black).

Oskaloosa's Asian Population

202 residents of Oskaloosa identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oskaloosa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oskaloosa is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oskaloosa is more Asian than neighboring University Park (0.4% Asian), Keomah Village (0% Asian), Eddyville (1.4% Asian), and Leighton (0.6% Asian). Oskaloosa is less Asian than neighboring Beacon (1.8% Asian).

Oskaloosa's Hispanic Population

349 residents of Oskaloosa identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oskaloosa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oskaloosa is ranked #418 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oskaloosa is more Hispanic than neighboring University Park (1.2% Hispanic), Beacon (1.3% Hispanic), and Eddyville (2.8% Hispanic). Oskaloosa is less Hispanic than neighboring Keomah Village (4.5% Hispanic), and Leighton (3.2% Hispanic).

Oskaloosa's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Oskaloosa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oskaloosa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oskaloosa is ranked #379 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oskaloosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beacon (0.2% Native American/Other), Keomah Village (0% Native American/Other), and Eddyville (0.3% Native American/Other). Oskaloosa is less Native American/Other than neighboring University Park (1.2% Native American/Other), and Leighton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Oskaloosa's Multiracial Population

466 residents of Oskaloosa identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oskaloosa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Oskaloosa is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oskaloosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Keomah Village (3.6% Multiracial), Eddyville (2.5% Multiracial), and Leighton (0% Multiracial). Oskaloosa is less Multiracial than neighboring University Park (6.8% Multiracial), and Beacon (4.9% Multiracial).

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