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Ossipee

North Carolina · 536 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 $49,318. Population has grown 15% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
536
+15%since 2019
from 466 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 768 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−6%since 2019
from 42.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
433533633732832200920202024Ossipee
2024795
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,318
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,476
−8%since 2019
from $22,257 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 27.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $630 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 79.2% in 2019
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74%(345)
Black20.4%(95)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(13)
Diversity Score51.1%(238)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(406)
Black15.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(14)
Diversity Score49.1%(263)
Diversity Score
49
−4%since 2019
from 51 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 74.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
−1%since 2019
from 26.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 95.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
Female
54.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ossipee, North Carolina?

Ossipee, North Carolina has about 536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ossipee, North Carolina earns about $49,318 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 $101,000, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Ossipee, North Carolina?

About 10.8% 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 14.7% of people in Ossipee, 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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