Ossian City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 853 residents, 330 households, and 220 families in the city. The population density was 778.7 people per square mile (300.66/kmē), it would be the 468th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 350 housing units at an average density of 318.2 per square mile (122.86/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.47 persons, and the average family size was 3.09 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males. The median age was 39.1 years, the median age of male residents at 36.9 and the median age of female residents at 41.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 99.65% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.12% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $38214, making it the 256th highest city by median household income in Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $44306, it is 343rd wealthiest city by median family income in Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $16490, making it the 506th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income was $20183, Males have a median income of $27917 versus $13056 for females.
In 2000, 207 pupils and students, of which 113 are male and 94 are female, 24.27% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 10 nursery or pri school, 9 kindergarten, 106 elementary school, 61 high school and 21 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 853 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 853 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 852 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 849 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 854 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 840 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 828 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 822 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 813 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 809 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 811 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 9 | |
| Elementary school | 65 | 41 | 106 |
| High school | 22 | 39 | 61 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossian city, Iowa | $38214 | $44306 | $16490 |
| Winneshiek County, Iowa | $38908 | $45966 | $17047 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |