Census ACS · #892 μSA
Oskaloosa Metro Area
The Oskaloosa, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has 22,045 residents. The median household income is $69,019 and the median home value is $140,900.
22,045
Population
39
People / sq mi
$69,019
Median Income
$140,900
Median Home Value
The Oskaloosa CBSA covers 571 sq mi of land at 38.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$69,019
Median Household Income
$35,035
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$140,900
Median Home Value
$821
Median Rent
67.8%
Homeownership
Education
94.0%
High School+
23.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
6.3%
Work From Home
17.7 min
Avg Commute
17.8%
Foreign Born
Oskaloosa spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Oskaloosa, Ia Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 22,045 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #892 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Oskaloosa metro area is $69,019, with a per capita income of $35,035.
The Oskaloosa, Ia CBSA spans the state of Iowa.
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Data for the Oskaloosa, Ia CBSA (36820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.