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Ossian

County:
Wells County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.791
State:
Indiana

Ossian is a town located in Wells County, Indiana. Ossian has a 2026 population of 3,479. Ossian is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 3.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,356 in 2020.

The median household income in Ossian is $71,563 with a poverty rate of 6.73%. The median age in Ossian is 44.1 years: 38.3 years for males, and 52.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.4 males.

3.5K
Total Population
1,942
Density (mi²)
21 0.61%
Growth

Ossian Population

Ossian Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,479210.61%
20253,458200.58%
20243,438200.59%
20233,418391.15%
20223,379210.63%
20213,35820.06%
20203,356-2-0.06%
20193,366170.51%
20183,34950.15%
20173,344120.36%
20163,33200%
20153,33260.18%
20143,326130.39%
20133,31340.12%
20123,309-2-0.06%
20113,311220.67%
20103,30570.21%
20002,94300%

Median Age

Overall: 44.1 years
Female: 52.3 years
Male: 38.3 years

Ossian Adults

There are 2,606 adults, (903 of whom are seniors) in Ossian.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,806 (53.4%)
Male: 1,578 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ossian includes 97.25% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,29197.25%
Two or more races852.51%
Black or African American80.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races501.48%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,29197.25%
Two or more races351.03%
Black or African American80.24%

Ossian Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ossian 's average per capita income is $49,028. Household income levels show a median of $71,563. The poverty rate stands at 6.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,734-
Families$84,875$92,222
Households$71,563$74,964
Non Families$37,542$39,714

$49,028

Average Income

$71,563

Median Household Income

6.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)