Ossian, Indiana
Ossian: town in Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana, United States
About
Ossian is a township located in the county of Wells in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,289 and a population density of 753 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,370 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ossian
| Population | 3,370 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Wells County |
| Postal code | 46777 |
| Phone Area Codes | 260 |
| Area | 4.37 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8806,-85.1664 |
| Altitude | 840 feet / 256 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 17:59:14 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 772 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Ossian is located at 40°52'50"N 85°9'59"W (40.8806000, -85.1663600).
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Weather
76°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Ossian increased by 2.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,289 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,312 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,310 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,313 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,325 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,331 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,332 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,343 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,358 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,382 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,370 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 38,646 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 37,644 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 39,137 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 37,648 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.8% |
| White only, percent : | 61.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 18.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 29.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 47.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 761 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 43.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
Ossian zip code is 46777.
County name: Wells, County
fips: 18179
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $198,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,734 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $693 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,265 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,441 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 97,018 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,463,415 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 387,831 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,221 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,615 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,877 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,611 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,729 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,416 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 843 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,630 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 189 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,225 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,326.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.70 |
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Services and Civic Places in Ossian
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ossian, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151458 | International Business College-Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46804-7145 |
| 151290 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46803-1228 |
| 492962 | Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46803 |
| 152336 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46808-3994 |
| 456506 | Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne (IN) | 46805 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ossian, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTI | Waterloo | Lincoln and Center Street | RAIL |
| BYN | Bryan | Page and Lynn Street | RAIL |
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ossian.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ossian Post Office | Ossian (IN) | 46777 |
| Yoder Post Office | Yoder (IN) | 46798 |
| Uniondal Post Office | Uniondale (IN) | 46791 |
| Zanesvill Post Office | Zanesville (IN) | 46799 |
| Craigvill Post Office | Craigville (IN) | 46731 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ossian, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 769 people.
- Ossian, New York city in Livingston County, New York, United States of America with a population of 732 people.
Other cities in Wells County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wells County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bluffton | 10,094 | City in Harrison and Lancaster townships, Wells County, Indiana, United States |
| Nottingham | 1,072 | Unincorporated community in Nottingham Township, Wells County, Indiana |
| Uniondale | 311 | Town in Union and Rockcreek townships, Wells County, Indiana, USA |
| Poneto | 191 | Town in Chester, Harrison and Liberty townships, Wells County, Indiana |
| Vera Cruz | 85 | Town in Harrison Township, Wells County, Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Ossian distances to largest Indiana cities