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Ossun

Louisiana · 2,271 residents · 3.39 sq mi
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Ossun is a city of 2,271 people in Louisiana. This skews young, with a median age of 29.0. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 1% of people here were born outside the United States. The poverty rate is 24.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. That trails the Louisiana median by roughly 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

2,271
+17%since 2023
from 1,940 in 2023
2010 – 2024
669 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 572 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
29.0
−22%since 2023
from 37.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.39 sq mi
Population, 20102024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Ossun
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 517.2%(391)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.1%(92)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.8%(154)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.6%(81)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2414.8%(335)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(252)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(253)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.5%(351)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.2%(140)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.7%(152)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.5%(57)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,810
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $40,283 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$20,432
−16%since 2023
from $24,209 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
24.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.365
+19%since 2023
from 0.307 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,296
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,050 in 2023
US average: $1,442
75.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
24.1% rent
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.11 people
+29%since 2023
from 2.41 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
11.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
65.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(774)
Black40.9%(793)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.6%(323)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(878)
Black44.6%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.5%(330)
79
−2%since 2023
from 81 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(51)
Ancestry
French9.2%(210)
English2.6%(60)
Irish2%(46)
Hungarian1.9%(43)
Italian1.6%(36)
German0.9%(21)
Greek0.6%(13)
Polish0.5%(12)
Canadian0.5%(11)
Scottish0.5%(11)
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+1%since 2023
from 24.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
58.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
21.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
19.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
22.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
71.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
83.9%
US average: 74.6%
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
20.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
50.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
12.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
78.7%
US average: 95.5%
78.8%
US average: 87.7%
97.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married61.6%(552)
Married28.3%(254)
Widowed5.7%(51)
Divorced4.4%(39)
Women 15+
Never married56.5%(417)
Married27.8%(205)
Widowed4.3%(32)
Divorced11.4%(84)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

12.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
28.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.3%
US average: 13.8%
18.8%
US average: 18.4%
51.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
34.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
60.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)71.1%(32)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era28.9%(13)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 45 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ossun, Louisiana?

Ossun, Louisiana has about 2,271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ossun, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ossun, Louisiana earns about $40,810 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ossun, Louisiana expensive?

In Ossun, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.

How educated are people in Ossun, Louisiana?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ossun, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ossun, Louisiana?

About 24.6% of people in Ossun, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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