Ossining, NY Demographics

A map of Ossining's Population by Race

Ossining, New York has an estimated population of 26,950, a slight decrease from the 27,551 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.2% Hispanic, 33.1% White, 10.7% Black, 4.0% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ossining, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ossining has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ossining, that probability was 65.3% in 2020 and 64.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ossining is ranked the 57th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ossining was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ossining's White Population

8,928 residents of Ossining, or 33.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ossining is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Ossining ranks 1256th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ossining's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Ossining's population has increased from 32.0% to 33.1%.

Ossining is less White than neighboring Briarcliff Manor (72% White), Croton-on-Hudson (78.7% White), Upper Nyack (72.2% White), Sleepy Hollow (40.5% White), and Congers (63.6% White).

Ossining's Black Population

2,880 residents of Ossining, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ossining is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Ossining ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ossining's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.6%. Black residents' share of Ossining's population has decreased from 13.3% to 10.7%.

Ossining is more Black than neighboring Briarcliff Manor (1.4% Black), Croton-on-Hudson (1.8% Black), Sleepy Hollow (3.3% Black), and Congers (0.4% Black). Ossining is less Black than neighboring Upper Nyack (11.2% Black).

Ossining's Asian Population

1,069 residents of Ossining, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ossining is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Ossining ranks 276th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ossining's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Asian residents' share of Ossining's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Ossining is more Asian than neighboring Croton-on-Hudson (3.1% Asian), and Upper Nyack (2.7% Asian). Ossining is less Asian than neighboring Briarcliff Manor (9.9% Asian), Sleepy Hollow (4.1% Asian), and Congers (14.6% Asian).

Ossining's Hispanic Population

13,002 residents of Ossining, or 48.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ossining is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Ossining ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ossining's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Ossining's population has increased from 47.4% to 48.2%.

Ossining is more Hispanic than neighboring Briarcliff Manor (10% Hispanic), Croton-on-Hudson (12.3% Hispanic), Upper Nyack (10.6% Hispanic), and Congers (18.5% Hispanic). Ossining is less Hispanic than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (50.4% Hispanic).

Ossining's Native American/Other Population

413 residents of Ossining, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ossining is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ossining ranks 439th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ossining's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 90.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ossining's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Ossining is more Native American/Other than neighboring Briarcliff Manor (0.7% Native American/Other), Croton-on-Hudson (0.3% Native American/Other), Upper Nyack (1.4% Native American/Other), Sleepy Hollow (0.4% Native American/Other), and Congers (1.2% Native American/Other).

Ossining's Multiracial Population

658 residents of Ossining, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ossining is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ossining ranks 1077th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ossining's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ossining's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Ossining is more Multiracial than neighboring Upper Nyack (2% Multiracial), Sleepy Hollow (1.2% Multiracial), and Congers (1.7% Multiracial). Ossining is less Multiracial than neighboring Briarcliff Manor (5.9% Multiracial), and Croton-on-Hudson (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.