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Ossian

Iowa · 845 residents · 1.068 sq mi
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Ossian has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,400. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
845
−1%since 2000
from 853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
791 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+9%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7748389029651K1990201020202024Ossian
2024806
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,860
+45%since 2000
from $16,490 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$272
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(847)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(812)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(28)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2%(17)
Diversity Score13.1%(111)
Diversity Score
13
+1018%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ossian, Iowa?

Ossian, Iowa has about 845 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ossian, Iowa?

The typical household in Ossian, Iowa earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ossian, Iowa expensive?

In Ossian, Iowa, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Ossian, Iowa?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ossian, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ossian, Iowa?

About 10.3% of people in Ossian, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ossian, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ossian, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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