Ft Wayne Times

32 percent of Ossian residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 36.2 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Ossian population reached 2,869.

Out of 1,951 people who had a job, 64 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,887 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	918	32
Employed	1,951	68
Employed in civilian labor force	1,887	65.8
Employed in armed forces	64	2.2