Demographics & People — Ossipee, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 650 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
| Median Age | 34.8 |
| Total Households | 243 |
| Family Households | 170 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Diversity Index | 0.379 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 492 |
| Black or African American | 69 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 183 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 119 |
| English | 118 |
| German | 80 |
| American | 60 |
| European | 59 |
| Irish | 53 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 27 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 27 |
Language
| English Only | 569 |
| Spanish | 51 |
| Population 5+ | 620 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 36 |
| Population 18+ | 485 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ossipee, North Carolina.