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Ossining

New York · 25,060 residents · 3.167 sq mi
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Ossining is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $426,700. Households here earn about 27% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,060
+4%since 2000
from 24,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,913 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 7,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K25K27K28K1990201020202024Ossining
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,864
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,185 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,192
+25%since 2000
from $25,036 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,288
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+56%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(9,286)
Black15.6%(3,916)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(10,375)
Asian4.2%(1,042)
Other1.9%(465)
Diversity Score83.2%(20,845)
Diversity Score
83
+2%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
34.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ossining, New York?

Ossining, New York has about 25,060 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ossining, New York earns about $70,864 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 $426,700, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Ossining, New York?

About 35.7% 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 16.0% 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 2,478 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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