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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ossining

New York · 24,010 residents · 3.167 sq mi
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Ossining is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,185. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $200,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,010
+6%since 1990
from 22,582 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.7
+6%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202427K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.2%(1,488)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.8%(1,402)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.4%(1,292)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.1%(1,229)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.4%(1,540)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3419.6%(4,713)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419.4%(4,669)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.1%(3,141)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.8%(1,883)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.7%(1,360)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.6%(864)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.8%(429)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,185
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,901 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,036
+36%since 1990
from $18,387 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,900
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $718 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 52.4% in 1990
48.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(15,774)
Black23%(5,197)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(3,644)
Asian2.3%(512)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47%(11,294)
Black19.3%(4,624)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(6,654)
Asian4.1%(984)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
South American29.4%(7,930)
Ecuadorian24%(6,463)
Puerto Rican5.6%(1,517)
Colombian4%(1,067)
Dominican3.2%(864)
Cuban1.3%(360)
Guatemalan1.3%(351)
Salvadoran0.9%(243)
Mexican0.8%(219)
Honduran0.7%(179)
Spaniard0.6%(151)
+ 7 more hispanic origin groups with data
Uruguayan0.5%(123)
Chilean0.4%(106)
Venezuelan0.3%(73)
Argentine0.2%(59)
Panamanian0.2%(54)
Peruvian0.1%(39)
Nicaraguan0.1%(22)
Asian origin
Chinese1.3%(337)
Filipino1%(281)
Asian Indian0.8%(209)
Korean0.5%(141)
Japanese0.2%(57)
Taiwanese0.2%(46)
Ancestry
Italian8.9%(2,407)
Irish5.4%(1,448)
German4.2%(1,136)
American3.2%(852)
West Indian2.7%(735)
English2.7%(725)
Jamaican1.8%(477)
Polish1.7%(455)
Russian1.5%(402)
French1.4%(370)
Hungarian1%(262)
Slovak0.8%(225)
+ 34 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.8%(222)
Greek0.8%(221)
Norwegian0.8%(208)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(177)
Dutch0.6%(169)
Austrian0.6%(154)
Arab0.6%(149)
British0.5%(128)
Ghanaian0.5%(123)
Danish0.4%(119)
Scottish0.4%(105)
Swedish0.2%(62)
Iranian0.2%(53)
Welsh0.2%(47)
Lebanese0.1%(38)
Czech0.1%(38)
Guyanese0.1%(31)
Armenian0.1%(28)
Swiss0.1%(27)
Croatian0.1%(24)
Turkish0.1%(23)
Palestinian0.1%(21)
Syrian0.1%(19)
Lithuanian0.1%(14)
Egyptian0%(12)
Brazilian0%(11)
Nigerian0%(11)
Kenyan0%(10)
Finnish0%(7)
Haitian0%(7)
Latvian0%(5)
RANKED:Largest South American population · Largest Ecuadorian population · Largest Italian population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.2%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.8%(4,507)
Married51.5%(5,548)
Widowed2.1%(229)
Divorced4.6%(498)
Women 15+
Never married26.2%(2,387)
Married53%(4,821)
Widowed10.7%(976)
Divorced10.1%(920)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ossining, New York?

Ossining, New York has about 24,010 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ossining, New York earns about $52,185 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 $200,900, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Ossining, New York?

About 29.0% 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 10.6% 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 1,428 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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