According to the 2000 Population Census in Ghana, 138,190 inhabitants were living in Offinso - most of them being the native Asante people.

In the early 18th century, Offinso played a role in the conquering of Denkyira, Akyem and Bono territory during the great expansion of the Ashanti Empire.

[2] Most of the inhabitants are farmers whilst others also work as traders, teachers, drivers, doctors, nurses, lawyers, military officers, accountants and others.

A two-storey library complex has also been built in Offinso to assist students of this town in their studies.

The town also has one representative at the Ghana's Parliament - the current MP for Offinso South Constituency is Hon.