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Ocracoke

North Carolina · 948 residents · 8.599 sq mi
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Ocracoke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,988. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $371,400. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $371,400, the poverty rate sits 147% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
948
+23%since 2000
from 769 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
110 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
−18%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2814636458271K2000201020202024Ocracoke
2024723
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,988
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,315 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,407
+8%since 2000
from $18,032 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance21.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services21.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$371,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−48.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
71.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.5
+79%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(732)
Black1.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(71)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(740)
Black1.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(181)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.5%(403)
Diversity Score
43
+359%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
3.9 min
−73%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
17.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−55.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocracoke, North Carolina?

Ocracoke, North Carolina has about 948 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocracoke, North Carolina?

The typical household in Ocracoke, North Carolina earns about $38,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocracoke, North Carolina expensive?

In Ocracoke, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $371,400, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Ocracoke, North Carolina?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ocracoke, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocracoke, North Carolina?

About 34.2% of people in Ocracoke, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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