Ossian, New York

Ossian: city in Livingston County, New York, United States of America

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Ossian is a city located in the county of Livingston in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 789 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 732 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Ossian

Population 732 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New York (United States)
County Livingston County
Phone Area Codes 585
Area 39.66 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5212,-77.7794
Altitude 1,365 feet / 416 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 19:35:35 (22nd April 2026)
Density 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.79% (2010-2020)
Weather 58℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Ossian is located at 42°31'16"N 77°46'46"W (42.5211800, -77.7794400).

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Weather

58°F
Partly Sunny
8 mph W Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Ossian decreased by 7.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 789 - census
2011 783 -0.77% estimation process
2012 778 -0.64% estimation process
2013 776 -0.26% estimation process
2014 774 -0.26% estimation process
2015 762 -1.57% estimation process
2016 752 -1.33% estimation process
2017 747 -0.67% estimation process
2018 741 -0.81% estimation process
2019 735 -0.82% estimation process
2020 732 -0.41% estimation process
Ossian Center, Ossian Centre, Sugar Creek

People born in Ossian (3)

People born in Ossian, including musician Jasper Bisbee, Canadian Mormon leader Charles Ora Card, educator Helen M. Davis Brownell, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Ossian, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
188641 Alfred University Alfred (NY) 14802-1205

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Ossian, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
ROC Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station 320 Central Avenue RAIL
BUF Buffalo–Depew station 55 Dick Road RAIL
BFX Buffalo–Exchange Street 75 Exchange Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Ossian.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Canaseraga Post Office Canaseraga (NY) 14822

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Ossian, Indiana town in Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana, United States with a population of 3,370 people.
  • Ossian, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 769 people.

Other cities in Livingston County

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City Name Population Title
Glenville 29,287 City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America
Geneseo 10,450 City in Illinois
Livonia 7,533 Town in New York
Dansville 4,334 Village in the town of North Dansville, Livingston County, New York
Avon 3,546 City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
York 3,192 Town in Livingston County, New York, United States
Groveland 3,163 City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
Mount Morris 2,761 Village in Livingston County, New York, United States
Conesus 2,342 City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
Springwater 2,233 City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
Leicester 2,071 Town in Livingston County, New York, United States
Lima 2,011 City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
Caledonia 1,995 City in New York, United States of America
Nunda 1,591 Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Tuscarora 1,433 City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
West Sparta 1,226 City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America