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 2024 the population of Osakis, MN is 1,750. The population is expected to shrink to 1,740 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.11%.
The median age of Osakis, MN residents is 43.
The diversity index of Osakis, MN is 15.3, meaning that there is a 15% 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 $70,748 and projected to be $81,229 in 2029. Per capita income is $30,199, projected to be $35,094 in 2029. 0.63% of households – 11 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $475,907 and the average disposable income is $57,881.
There are 988 housing units in Osakis, MN; 536 are owner-occupied, 209 are rented, and 243 are vacant. The average home value is $325,373, with 58 homes built in 2010 or later, and 270 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 90 businesses in Osakis, MN, employing 1,249 workers and pulling from a labor force of 698 age 16 and above. 148 workers commute into Osakis, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
545 residents both live and work in/around Osakis, MN. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 12.29% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.49% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 592 drive alone, 50 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 17 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 39 residents work from home.
458 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 209 have associates degrees, 152 have bachelor’s degrees, and 103 hold a graduate or professional degree.
