Town · New York
Town of Ossining, New York
Ossining (town), town, in Westchester County, New York. Ossining (town) had 39,964 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 40,061 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 39,276 (±40). GEOID 3611955541.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
39,964
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,061 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,276 ±40
Median household income
$125,539
±$12,022 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$552,900
±$26,334 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,203
±$146 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Ossining (town) and what county is it in?
Ossining (town) is a town in Westchester County, New York. It covers 11.6 square miles of land, 3,460 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside the Town of Ossining: Ossining (village, 27,551 in 2020) and Briarcliff Manor (village, 7,569 in 2020).
Ossining (town) is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ossining (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 39,964 people lived in Ossining (town) on July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, a smaller fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 40,061 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 39,276 (±40).
| Measure | Ossining (town) | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,276±40 | 999,677 | +1,634 |
| Households | 13,711±713 | 372,883 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.68±0.14 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,310±731 | 394,358 | no clear change |
Ossining (town)'s population since 2000
From 36,534 in 2000 to 39,964 in 2025: up 9.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ossining (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ossining (town)?
The median resident of Ossining (town) is 43.5 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 45.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.6%. 30.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ossining (town) | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5±1.7 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5%±1.6 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±2.0 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 50.7%±1.4 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.6%±4.2 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 45.1%±3.2 pts | 49.2% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.9%±1.6 pts | 12.7% | −2.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1%±1.3 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 30.8%±3.7 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 40.4%±3.6 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7%±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1%±1.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6%±2.2 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.7%±2.4 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.1%±2.9 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.7%±2.6 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5%±2.1 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ossining (town) earn?
Half of Ossining (town)'s 13,711 households earn less than $125,539 a year (±$12,022), against $118,976 in Westchester County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $115,742 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ossining (town) | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $125,539±$12,022 | $118,976 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $183,633±$12,526 | $192,041 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,623±$4,477 | $72,705 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±2.0 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.4%±4.1 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0%±1.3 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2%±1.7 pts | 93.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ossining (town)?
Owners occupy 62.8% of Ossining (town)'s occupied homes and renters 37.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $552,900 by its owner (±$26,334). The median renter pays $2,203 a month including utilities, and 54.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ossining (town) | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $552,900±$26,334 | $663,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,203±$146 | $1,951 | +$172 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.0%±7.4 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,774±$222 | $4,000 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.8%±3.6 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.2%±3.6 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Housing units | 14,310±731 | 394,358 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.5%±3.3 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.2%±3.0 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.9%±2.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ossining (town) building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Ossining (town) in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ossining (town) work and get to work?
52.6% of Ossining (town)'s workers drive alone and 18.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Ossining (town) | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1%±2.3 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±1.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 52.6%±3.8 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±2.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 14.8%±3.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.3%±2.6 pts | 19.1% | +12.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.5 min±2.6 | 34.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ossining (town)?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Ossining (town) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $76,987 (Tract 134.01) to $250,000 or more (Tract 132.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 136Westchester County | 5,598 | $98,750 |
| Tract 137Westchester County | 5,576 | $147,847 |
| Tract 133.04Westchester County | 4,667 | $89,832 |
| Tract 133.01Westchester County | 4,365 | $99,750 |
| Tract 134.02Westchester County | 4,222 | $115,673 |
| Tract 135Westchester County | 3,852 | $128,546 |
| Tract 132.01Westchester County | 3,659 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 132.02Westchester County | 3,091 | $188,512 |
| Tract 134.01Westchester County | 2,766 | $76,987 |
| Tract 9820Westchester County | 1,480 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ossining (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Ossining (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ossining (town) is the 233rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 31st-most populous of 924 in New York.
Ossining (town) ranks 300th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 31st | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 382nd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 230th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 300th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 244th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 301st | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 205th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 754th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 386th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 812th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,353rd | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 284th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 164th | 1,652 |
Ossining (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ossining (town)?
6 of the 57 figures for Ossining (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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