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Ossian, Indiana, in Wells county, is 17 miles S of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 93 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is conveniently located inside the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,943 people in Ossian.
In Ossian, about 62% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Ossian. The kids here are young and many.
In 2000, Ossian had a median family income of $54,188. Ossian has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Ossian living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Ossian, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($240) in Ossian. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 78% of housing in Ossian is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Ossian, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Ossian strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Ossian to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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