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Ogden

North Carolina · 8,200 residents · 4.526 sq mi
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Ogden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,375. Population has grown 50% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $332,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,200
+50%since 2000
from 5,481 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,812 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 1,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+10%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K8K9K1990201020202024Ogden
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,375
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,684 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,487
+69%since 2000
from $28,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,329
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $830 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(7,375)
Black1.6%(132)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(292)
Asian0.9%(77)
Other2.7%(220)
Diversity Score21%(1,719)
Diversity Score
21
+162%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogden, North Carolina?

Ogden, North Carolina has about 8,200 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ogden, North Carolina earns about $100,375 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 $332,200, and the typical rent is about $1,329 a month.

How educated are people in Ogden, North Carolina?

About 50.3% 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 2.4% 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 4,801 residents, a change of about 141 percent over that period.

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

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