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Ossun, LA

Census-designated place in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.

Population

2,271

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

669

ZIP codes

0

Ossun and its ZIP codes

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Ossun at a glance

  • Ossun is about 6.3 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $40,810, 33% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
  • Median rent is $1,296 a month.

Local data for Ossun, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ossun, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$40,810

Poverty rate

24.6%

Median rent

$1,296/mo

Homeownership

75.9%

Bachelor's or higher

11.7%

Median age

29.0

Average commute

24.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (210), Mexican Americans (51), Irish Americans (46).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette Parish. PPP loans are for Ossun.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,616

139,145 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,524

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $6,151 per person

Lafayette Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ossun, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone58.3%
  • Carpooled21.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home19.5%

Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ossun, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

308

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

16,022

19.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 41°F

64.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ossun, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.0%

U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts

Diabetes

17.7%

U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts

Smoking

24.6%

U.S. 12.8% +11.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.6%

U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts

Cities near Ossun

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ScottCity3.1 mi11.7
CanktonVillage4.5 mi2
CarencroCity4.9 mi7.9
DusonTown5.9 mi3
LafayetteCity6.2 mi56.2
SunsetTown9.2 mi3.2
RayneCity9.9 mi3.8
Grand CoteauTown10 mi2.4
Church PointTown11 mi2.9
BranchCensus-designated place11 mi7.4
MiltonCensus-designated place12 mi4.6
MauriceVillage12 mi2.8
Breaux BridgeCity13 mi7.7
BroussardCity13 mi18.2
ArnaudvilleTown13 mi0.7
YoungsvilleCity14 mi12.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ossun, LA in?
Ossun is in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Ossun, LA?
About 2,271 people live in Ossun, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ossun?
Nearby places include Scott (3.1 mi), Cankton (4.5 mi), Carencro (4.9 mi), Duson (5.9 mi), Lafayette (6.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023