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Ossun

Louisiana · 2,145 residents · 3.394 sq mi
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Ossun has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,736. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,145
+8%since 2019
from 1,993 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
632 / sq mi
+8%since 2019
from 587 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+22%since 2019
from 29.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Ossun
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,736
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,178 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,285
−7%since 2019
from $21,917 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $115,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$744
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $725 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic55%(1,097)
Black44.4%(885)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(1,245)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(1,045)
Black44.6%(957)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(83)
Asian0%(1)
Other4.8%(104)
Diversity Score72.2%(1,548)
Diversity Score
72
+16%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 85.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
−5%since 2019
from 33.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Female
49.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ossun, Louisiana?

Ossun, Louisiana has about 2,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ossun, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ossun, Louisiana earns about $51,736 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Ossun, Louisiana?

About 16.0% 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 11.8% 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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