Ossian, Iowa facts for kids
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Ossian, Iowa
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Location of Ossian, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek |
| Incorporated | February 10, 1876 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 802 |
| • Density | 750.94/sq mi (289.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52161
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-59970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459910 |
Ossian (say it like 'OSH-ain') is a small city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 802 people lived there.
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History of Ossian
Ossian was officially planned and laid out in 1855. It got its name from its founder, a person named John Ossian Porter.
Geography of Ossian
Ossian is located at these coordinates: 43°8′47″N 91°45′50″W / 43.14639°N 91.76389°W. It covers a total area of about 1.11 square miles (2.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 444 | — |
| 1890 | 609 | +37.2% |
| 1900 | 670 | +10.0% |
| 1910 | 749 | +11.8% |
| 1920 | 858 | +14.6% |
| 1930 | 740 | −13.8% |
| 1940 | 822 | +11.1% |
| 1950 | 804 | −2.2% |
| 1960 | 827 | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 847 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 829 | −2.1% |
| 1990 | 810 | −2.3% |
| 2000 | 853 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 845 | −0.9% |
| 2020 | 802 | −5.1% |
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The population of Ossian has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there at different times in the table above.
Ossian's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Ossian had 802 people living there. There were 346 households, which are like homes where people live. Most people in Ossian were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 6.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.5% of the homes had children under 18 living in them. The average age of people in Ossian was about 45.8 years old. Many residents were 65 years or older, showing it's a community with many older adults. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Ossian's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Ossian had 845 people. The population density was about 761 people per square mile. Most of the people were White. A small percentage of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 28.6% of households had children under 18. The average age was 42.8 years. Similar to 2020, a good portion of the population was 65 years or older. The number of males and females was also very close.
Education in Ossian
Students in Ossian go to schools that are part of the South Winneshiek Community School District.
Notable People from Ossian
Some interesting people have come from Ossian:
- Raymond Philip Etteldorf was a Roman Catholic archbishop. An archbishop is a very important leader in the Catholic Church.
- Al Palzer was a heavyweight boxer. He was known for his boxing matches.
See also
In Spanish: Ossian (Iowa) para niños
