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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ogden

North Carolina · 5,481 residents · 4.526 sq mi
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Ogden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,684. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $165,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,481
+61%since 1990
from 3,399 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.0
+18%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K8K9K1990201020202024Ogden
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.4%(350)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.4%(404)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.2%(392)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.1%(332)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.4%(188)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412%(657)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4420%(1,096)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.9%(982)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.9%(543)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.5%(359)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.8%(152)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(26)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,684
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,060 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,741
+98%since 1990
from $14,515 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $541 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
10.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ogden on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,309)
Black2.6%(90)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(30)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(5,250)
Black1.5%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(64)
Asian0.6%(33)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.2%(96)
Cuban1.1%(92)
Puerto Rican0.3%(25)
Spaniard0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Korean0.5%(40)
Ancestry
Irish20.5%(1,694)
English18.6%(1,538)
German13.7%(1,127)
Polish6.2%(508)
American6.1%(503)
Italian5.7%(474)
French4%(326)
British2%(167)
Romanian1.9%(156)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(152)
Russian1.7%(143)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.6%(135)
Greek1.3%(108)
West Indian1.1%(93)
Dutch0.8%(65)
Ukrainian0.6%(51)
Swedish0.3%(22)
Arab0.2%(20)
Lebanese0.2%(20)
Finnish0.2%(16)
Canadian0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+16.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.6%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−31%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.4%(408)
Married69.7%(1,465)
Widowed2.6%(55)
Divorced8.2%(173)
Women 15+
Never married16.9%(375)
Married63.2%(1,401)
Widowed7.6%(169)
Divorced12.3%(273)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogden, North Carolina?

Ogden, North Carolina has about 5,481 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ogden, North Carolina earns about $61,684 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 $165,800, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Ogden, North Carolina?

About 39.7% 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 5.8% 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 2,082 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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