Situated on the shores of Lake Osakis, this charming town is a fishing paradise, with a dozen resorts and campgrounds creating four-season memories for families who travel to fish the waters.
City of Osakis
14 Nokomis ST NE
P.O. Box 486
Osakis, MN 56360
Mayor: Keith Emerson
PO Box 293
Osakis, MN 56360
320-859-4584
dkemerson@midwestinfo.com
Clerk: Angela Jacobson
PO Box 486
Osakis, MN 56360
320-859-2150
cityhall@cityofosakis.com
*City Council Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each month - 7:00PM at the Osakis City Hall.
* Permits can be picked up at City Hall or on the City of Osakis Website.
* Planning and Zoning Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at Osakis City Hall.
* Elections are held at the Ed Pollard Community Center, 18 Nokomis St W, Osakis, MN
As of 2026 the population of Osakis, MN is 1,762. The population is expected to grow to 1,768 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.07%.
The median age of Osakis, MN residents is 42.
The diversity index of Osakis, MN is 16.1, meaning that there is a 16% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Osakis, MN is $71,591 and projected to be $79,653 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,230, projected to be $35,191 in 2031. 0.4% of households – 7 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $603,191 and the average disposable income is $54,407.
There are 1,009 housing units in Osakis, MN; 535 are owner-occupied, 227 are rented, and 247 are vacant. The average home value is $305,710, with 98 homes built in 2010 or later, and 262 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 83 businesses in Osakis, MN, employing 1,174 workers and pulling from a labor force of 737 age 16 and above. 132 workers commute into Osakis, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
592 residents both live and work in/around Osakis, MN. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 14.7% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.56% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 614 drive alone, 56 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 9 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 58 residents work from home.
484 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 240 have associates degrees, 141 have bachelor’s degrees, and 86 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
