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Ossun

Louisiana · 2,271 residents · 3.394 sq mi
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Ossun has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,810. Population has grown 17% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Louisiana median.

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
Population, 20102024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Ossun
20242K
201020202024
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%
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%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(774)
Black40.9%(793)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.6%(323)
Diversity Score80.7%(1,565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(878)
Black44.6%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.5%(330)
Diversity Score78.8%(1,789)
79
−2%since 2023
from 81 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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%
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%
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%
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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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