Osawatomie, Kansas is located in southwestern Miami County and is a self-sufficient, cosmopolitan community with a large stock of pre-World War II architecture. The city's population is 4,223 and has decreased by 4.1% since 2020. The city's downtown is full of mixed development and shaded neighborhoods. The population is diverse with over 90% of residents being white.
The median age of residents in Osawatomie City was 34.6 years, with 28.6% of residents being under the age of 18. The midpoint of the population was between the ages of 20 and 24, while a quarter of residents were 65 and older. The sex makeup of the city is nearly even, with a male-to-female ratio of 48.0% to 52.0%.
Osawatomie, KS has a low percentage of residents who are poor. The county's poverty rate is 17.9%, while the state's rate is only 9.09%. While this percentage may seem low compared to other Kansas cities, it is far higher in Osawatomie. In fact, almost half of the residents live in households with two or more cars.
Osawatomie City was the birthplace of the Civil War and the birthplace of New Nationalism. John Brown, an unassuming New England businessman who became a bloody martyr for the Union, and Theodore Roosevelt, a former United States president, also founded their town here. The city was also built by farmers and railroaders. Osawatomie is located on two rivers.