Osyka, MS Demographics

A map of Osyka's Population by Race

Osyka, Mississippi had a population of 381 in 2020. It was 43.3% White, 49.9% Black, 0.8% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Osyka, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Osyka is the 296th 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).

Osyka's White Population

165 residents of Osyka identify as White, or 43.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Osyka less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Osyka is ranked #255 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Osyka is more White than neighboring Kentwood (19.3% White), Tangipahoa (8% White), Magnolia (27% White), and McComb (23.4% White). Osyka is less White than neighboring Fernwood (66.1% White).

Osyka's Black Population

190 residents of Osyka identify as Black, or 49.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Osyka larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Osyka is ranked #165 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Osyka is more Black than neighboring Fernwood (26.2% Black). Osyka is less Black than neighboring Kentwood (76.6% Black), Tangipahoa (85.2% Black), Magnolia (67.8% Black), and McComb (70.6% Black).

Osyka's Asian Population

3 residents of Osyka identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Osyka roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Osyka is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Osyka is more Asian than neighboring Kentwood (0.2% Asian), Tangipahoa (0.2% Asian), Magnolia (0.3% Asian), and Fernwood (0.3% Asian). Osyka is less Asian than neighboring McComb (1.2% Asian).

Osyka's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Osyka identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Osyka roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Osyka is ranked #194 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Osyka is more Hispanic than neighboring Kentwood (1.1% Hispanic), and Magnolia (1.3% Hispanic).

Osyka's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Osyka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Osyka roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Osyka is ranked #44 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Osyka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kentwood (0.2% Native American/Other), Tangipahoa (0.2% Native American/Other), Magnolia (0.5% Native American/Other), Fernwood (0.3% Native American/Other), and McComb (0.4% Native American/Other).

Osyka's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Osyka identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Osyka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Osyka is ranked #164 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Osyka is more Multiracial than neighboring Kentwood (2.7% Multiracial), and McComb (2.3% Multiracial). Osyka is less Multiracial than neighboring Tangipahoa (4.2% Multiracial), Magnolia (3.2% Multiracial), and Fernwood (4.9% Multiracial).

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