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Ossian

Indiana · 3,448 residents (2025 est.) · 1.791 sq mi
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Ossian has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,500. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,384
+15%since 2000
from 2,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,889 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+26%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,448 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Ossian
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,563
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,449 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,535
+82%since 2000
from $18,925 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
+20%since 2010
from 0.296 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,876)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(34)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,291)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(35)
Diversity Score6.7%(228)
Diversity Score
7
+89%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+142%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 81.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ossian, Indiana?

Ossian, Indiana has about 3,384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ossian, Indiana?

The typical household in Ossian, Indiana earns about $71,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ossian, Indiana expensive?

In Ossian, Indiana, the median home is worth about $201,500, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Ossian, Indiana?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ossian, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ossian, Indiana?

About 6.7% of people in Ossian, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ossian, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ossian, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,058 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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