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Ogden

North Carolina · 8,249 residents · 4.526 sq mi
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#230Highest median rentof 6,764$2,867#245Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.4%
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Ogden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,338. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $463,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,249
+51%since 2000
from 5,481 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,823 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 1,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+15%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K8K9K1990201020202024Ogden
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,338
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,684 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,968
+105%since 2000
from $28,741 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−23%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$463,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,867
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $830 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+42%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(5,250)
Black1.5%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(64)
Asian0.6%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(439)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(7,127)
Black2.5%(206)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(267)
Asian0.5%(41)
Other7.4%(608)
Diversity Score30.8%(2,541)
Diversity Score
31
+284%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+98%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogden, North Carolina?

Ogden, North Carolina has about 8,249 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ogden, North Carolina earns about $121,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ogden, North Carolina expensive?

In Ogden, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $463,700, and the typical rent is about $2,867 a month.

How educated are people in Ogden, North Carolina?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ogden, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ogden, North Carolina?

About 4.8% of people in Ogden, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ogden, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ogden, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,850 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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