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Ossining

New York · 27,579 residents (2025 est.) · 3.167 sq mi
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The short version

Ossining is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,573. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $449,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,950
+12%since 2000
from 24,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,510 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 7,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+14%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,579 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K25K27K28K1990201020202024Ossining
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,573
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,185 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,293
+89%since 2000
from $25,036 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+8%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$449,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,154
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+13%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47%(11,294)
Black19.3%(4,624)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(6,654)
Asian4.1%(984)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.3%(19,510)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(8,928)
Black10.7%(2,880)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(13,002)
Asian4%(1,069)
Other4%(1,071)
Diversity Score80.4%(21,658)
Diversity Score
80
−1%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
37.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 46.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 44.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ossining, New York?

Ossining, New York has about 26,950 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ossining, New York?

The typical household in Ossining, New York earns about $103,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ossining, New York expensive?

In Ossining, New York, the median home is worth about $449,100, and the typical rent is about $2,154 a month.

How educated are people in Ossining, New York?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ossining, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ossining, New York?

About 8.6% of people in Ossining, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ossining, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ossining, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,368 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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