Ossun, Louisiana facts for kids
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Ossun, Louisiana
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| Country |  United States |
| States |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Land | 3.39 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,145 |
| • Density | 632.00/sq mi (244.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-58360 |
Ossun is a small community in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. In 2020, about 2,145 people lived there. The name "Ossun" comes from a place in France, near a famous town called Lourdes.
Where is Ossun Located?
Ossun is in the northwestern part of Lafayette Parish. It's found where two roads, Louisiana Highway 93 and Louisiana Highway 723, meet.
- It is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Lafayette. Lafayette is the main city in the parish.
- Ossun is also about 3 miles (5 km) north of Scott.
- It is 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Carencro.
The area of Ossun is about 3.39 square miles (8.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Ossun?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 2,145 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The 2020 United States census counted 2,145 people living in Ossun. There were 609 households and 406 families.
People in Ossun by Race (2020)
The people living in Ossun come from different backgrounds. Here's a look at the main groups in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,045 | 48.72% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 957 | 44.62% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 59 | 2.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 | 3.87% |
See also
- In Spanish: Ossun (Luisiana) para niños
