Ossipee town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Ossipee town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 650. It ranks as the 540th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ossipee town is 38.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ossipee town is $59,076. This is 15% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 16.9%. This is 251% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $121,500. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Ossipee town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ossipee town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%.

Education

11.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ossipee town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.