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Ossipee

North Carolina · 543 residents · 0.607 sq mi
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Ossipee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,600. The poverty rate of 47.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
543
+15%since 2009
from 474 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
895 / sq mi
+15%since 2009
from 781 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+39%since 2009
from 29.0 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
433533633732832200920202024Ossipee
2024795
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,188
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $27,981 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,512
−7%since 2009
from $16,634 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $76,700 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $729 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−15%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(416)
Black4.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score27.8%(132)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(457)
Black10.3%(56)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(21)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.2%(175)
Diversity Score
32
+16%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ossipee, North Carolina?

Ossipee, North Carolina has about 543 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ossipee, North Carolina earns about $27,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ossipee, North Carolina expensive?

In Ossipee, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $63,600, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Ossipee, North Carolina?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ossipee, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ossipee, North Carolina?

About 47.2% of people in Ossipee, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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