Regional Profile

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Service Area

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Service Area is 142,678. The population is expected to grow to 143,722 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.15%.

The median age of Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Service Area residents is 42.

The diversity index of Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Service Area is 32.4, meaning that there is a 32% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Service Area is $96,647 and projected to be $110,025 in 2029. Per capita income is $38,100, projected to be $43,791 in 2029. 2.68% of households – 3,828 – have an income of $200,000 or higher.

There are 62,614 housing units in Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Service Area; 43,314 are owner-occupied, 12,911 are rented, and 6,389 are vacant. The average home value is $272,396, with 3,848 homes built in 2010 or later, and 5,235 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 4,090 businesses in Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Service Area, employing 41,542 workers and pulling from a labor force of 64,998 age 16 and above. 22,488 workers commute into Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Service Area from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

31,739 residents both live and work in/around Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Service Area. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.08% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.36% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 53,945 drive alone, 4,476 carpool, and 39 take public transportation. 1,241 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 5,296 residents work from home.

38,104 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 9,788 have associates degrees, 16,906 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7,928 hold a graduate or professional degree.