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Osceola, AR


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Osceola, Arkansas

Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi county, is 38 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 8,875.

The People and Families of Osceola

In Osceola, about 46% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Osceola, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Osceola had a median family income of $26,588.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Osceola gave more campaign money ($6,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Osceola Housing

Owners occupy 51% of the housing units in Osceola.

Commuting

In Osceola, 97% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Osceola, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Osceola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOsceola Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Osceola Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Osceola Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Osceola Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Osceola, AR

Comparing Osceola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime11

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