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Ossun

Louisiana · 2,144 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 $32,760. Population has declined 6% since 2011. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,100. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,144
−6%vs 2011
vs 2,274 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
632 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 670 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
29.9
+12%vs 2011
vs 26.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Ossun
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,760
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,651 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,314
−6%vs 2011
vs $15,296 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.6%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.440 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $113,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$757
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $815 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.1% in 2011
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
+13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−11%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic49%(1,115)
Black50.4%(1,146)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.2%(1,437)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52%(1,114)
Black44.2%(948)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(1,380)
Diversity Score
64
+2%vs 2011
vs 63 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 20.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Female
55.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ossun, Louisiana?

Ossun, Louisiana has about 2,144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ossun, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ossun, Louisiana earns about $32,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ossun, Louisiana expensive?

In Ossun, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $93,100, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Ossun, Louisiana?

About 5.0% 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 43.6% of people in Ossun, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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