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Ocracoke

North Carolina · 797 residents · 8.599 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $380,000. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
797
+4%since 2000
from 769 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
93 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+12%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2814636458271K2000201020202024Ocracoke
2024723
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,948
−6%since 2000
from $18,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
21.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(694)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.8%(198)
Diversity Score
25
+168%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.8 min
−45%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.9%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocracoke, North Carolina?

Ocracoke, North Carolina has about 797 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Ocracoke, North Carolina expensive?

In Ocracoke, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $380,000, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Ocracoke, North Carolina?

About 31.6% 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 9.5% 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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