Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ossipee, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

795

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62%493

Hispanic/Latino

21.5%171

Black

12.8%102

Two or More

3.6%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.2%69

High School Diploma

31.3%164

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%20

Some College (1+ yr)

19.1%100

Associate's Degree

10.5%55

Bachelor's Degree

8.4%44

Master's Degree

1.3%7

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

9.7%

Graduate+

1.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,700

Median Renti

$1,094

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.1%217

Renter-Occupied

19.9%54

Total Units

305

Homeownership

80.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.2%33

$50K–$100K

16.1%35

$100K–$150K

27.2%59

$150K–$200K

19.4%42

$200K–$300K

14.3%31

$300K–$500K

7.4%16

$500K–$1M

0.5%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%10

2010–2019

3.3%10

2000–2009

5.2%16

1990–1999

16.1%49

1980–1989

14.4%44

1970–1979

12.5%38

1960–1969

5.2%16

1950–1959

8.9%27

1940–1949

9.2%28

1939 or earlier

22%67

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.9%146

Utility Gas

26.9%73

Bottled/LP Gas

11.4%31

Fuel Oil

6.3%17

Wood

1.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,417

Mean Household Incomei

$78,163

Per Capita Incomei

$29,407

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

13.7%

Labor Forcei

431

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%22

$10K–$15K

2.6%7

$15K–$20K

3%8

$20K–$25K

4.8%13

$25K–$30K

4.8%13

$35K–$40K

4.4%12

$40K–$45K

1.1%3

$45K–$50K

4.1%11

$50K–$60K

14.4%39

$60K–$75K

4.8%13

$75K–$100K

14.8%40

$100K–$125K

18.8%51

$125K–$150K

8.5%23

$150K–$200K

5.5%15

$200K+

0.4%1

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

253.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

358

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

372

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

41(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86%Insured

14%Uninsured