How long do people stay in their homes in Ossian, IN?
28.9% (±9.2 points) of households in Ossian, IN moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 28.9% (±9.2 points)
- Since before 2000
- 23.2%
When households in Ossian moved in
| Moved in | Ossian | Wells County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 7.1% (±5.6 points) | 5.5% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 21.8% (±7.3 points) | 15.6% | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 29.7% (±9.2 points) | 37.7% | 39.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 18.2% (±6.6 points) | 19.6% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 16.4% (±6.7 points) | 11.4% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 6.8% (±5.1 points) | 10.2% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Ossian, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Wells County (21.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (23.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Ossian
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossian | — | 28.9% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 1.2 mi | 23.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Uniondale | 4.9 mi | 14.5% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Wells County) | 5.5 mi | 11.7% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Pleasant Township (Allen County) | 5.7 mi | 23.7% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zanesville | 6.4 mi | 29.2% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Preble Township | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Lancaster Township (Wells County) | 6.9 mi | 19.4% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockcreek Township | 7.9 mi | 13.6% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Township (Wells County), IN (11.7%), Preble Township, IN (0.0%), Rockcreek Township, IN (13.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Wells County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Township (Wells County) | 37.4% (±21.5 points) |
| 2 | Vera Cruz | 35.7% (±73.0 points) |
| 3 | Zanesville | 29.2% (±12.8 points) |
| 4 | Ossian | 28.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 5 | Harrison Township (Wells County) | 26.6% (±5.0 points) |
| 6 | Bluffton | 26.5% (±5.0 points) |
| 7 | Jefferson Township (Wells County) | 23.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 8 | Lancaster Township (Wells County) | 19.4% (±5.5 points) |
| 9 | Chester Township (Wells County) | 15.5% (±9.7 points) |
| 10 | Uniondale | 14.5% (±29.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Wells County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ossian
How often do people move in Ossian?
28.9% of households in Ossian, IN moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Ossian have?
23.2% of households in Ossian have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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