Ossipee, Carroll County, New Hampshire Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Ossipee, New Hampshire, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Ossipee, New Hampshire. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Ossipee, New Hampshire. The estimated population of Ossipee, New Hampshire is 4,349 people, with a median age of 54.3.

We can look at the total population in Ossipee over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,349
+0.09%
+1.45%
2020
4,345
+0.25%
-
2019
4,334
+0.72%
-
2018
4,303
+0.37%
-
2017
4,287
- -

Population of Ossipee, New Hampshire by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.6%
92.3%
-2.93%
Black/African American
4.3%
2.2%
+95.45%
Native
0%
0.5%
-100.00%
Hispanic
0.2%
2.1%
-90.48%
Asian
3%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
3%
-3.33%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Ossipee, New Hampshire by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 54.3 -0.55% 51.7 -2.64% 56.9 +1.25%
2020 54.6 +6.64% 53.1 +12.03% 56.2 +3.88%
2019 51.2 -3.76% 47.4 -3.85% 54.1 -0.73%
2018 53.2 -1.3% 49.3 -1% 54.5 -1.09%
2017 53.9 - 49.8 - 55.1 -

The median age of Ossipee, New Hampshire gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 100 +100.21% 163 -0.02% 230 149
10 to 19 279 -31.78% 131 +29.51% 192 153
20 to 29 168 +59.13% 126 -23.44% 279 88
30 to 39 193 -8.38% 206 -38.23% 158 131
40 to 49 305 -18.46% 347 -20.85% 250 261
50 to 59 320 +55.19% 403 +15.21% 534 444
60 to 69 391 +33.72% 399 -17.3% 474 310
70+ 317 -2.13% 439 -10.34% 306 390

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Ossipee, New Hampshire is $61,099.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Ossipee.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,461.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,270.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,032.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Ossipee, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Ossipee, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Ossipee, New Hampshire is currently $99,545.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.37% of households in Ossipee are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Ossipee against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Ossipee is $42,038.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Ossipee by the total population of Ossipee.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Ossipee, New Hampshire, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Ossipee to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.08%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.78%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Ossipee that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Ossipee over the age of 16 is 3,785.

Of those people, a total of 58.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Ossipee is 52.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 160 67.50% 48.10%
20 to 24 years 254 98.00% 27.30%
25 to 29 years 113 76.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 141 82.30% 15.50%
35 to 44 years 445 76.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 567 71.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 625 75.70% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 364 73.60% 23.10%
65 to 74 years 768 16.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 348 9.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Ossipee. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,418 61.00% 7.80%
Black or African American 186 10.80% 90.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 67 67.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 114 43.90% 80.00%
Hispanic or Latino 7 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,411 61.20% 7.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Ossipee as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Ossipee is 1,980, with median earnings of $37,105.00.

Women in Ossipee, New Hampshire earning approximately 57.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,980 $37,105.00
Male 1,159 $46,823.00
Female 821 $26,799.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 98 $41,944.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 35 $21,705.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 167 $74,432.00
Healthcare Support 77 $34,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 126 $68,919.00
Food Preparation and Serving 85 $16,586.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 121 $20,417.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00
Sales 281 $20,393.00
Office and Administrative Support 209 $28,661.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 89 $28,911.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 262 $62,955.00
Production 162 $44,914.00
Transportation and Material Moving 135 $45,433.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 38 $54,167.00 60 $4,919.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 25 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 74 $53,690.00 93 $111,806.00
Healthcare Support 31 $0.00 46 $55,200.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 126 $68,919.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $0.00 67 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 63 $20,972.00 58 $9,839.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Sales 108 $28,846.00 173 $19,494.00
Office and Administrative Support 34 $0.00 175 $27,649.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 80 $29,274.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 262 $62,955.00 0 $0.00
Production 162 $44,914.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 109 $17,390.00 26 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,656 households in Ossipee, with an average household size of 2.52 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,165 families in Ossipee with an average family size of 3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 947 71 147 491
Average Household Size 2.89 3.59 4.06 1.2
Total Families 947 71 147 0
Average Household Size 2.8 3.52 4.06 0

Poverty

Of the 1,165 families in Ossipee, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Ossipee:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,885 housing units in Ossipee, New Hampshire.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,656 57.40%
Vacant 1,229 42.60%

7.97% of the total 2,885 housing units in Ossipee are rental units. This is approximately 230 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,374 are occupied by the owner - or 47.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Ossipee is $914.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Ossipee that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    52
  • Less than $500
    70
  • $500 to $999
    76
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    57
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    27
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Ossipee is $186,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Ossipee that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    133
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    171
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    166
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    295
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    378
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    154
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6
  • $1,000,000 or more
    71

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Ossipee. The chart below shows the number of properties in Ossipee that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    550
  • 1940 to 1949
    216
  • 1950 to 1959
    204
  • 1960 to 1969
    192
  • 1970 to 1979
    306
  • 1980 to 1989
    434
  • 1990 to 1999
    125
  • 2000 to 2009
    614
  • 2010 to 2013
    244
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Ossipee that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    83
  • 1 vehicle available
    546
  • 2 vehicles available
    707
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    320

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Ossipee get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Ossipee that commute to work in a particular way.

31.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Ossipee.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    131
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    63
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    170
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    174
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    233
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    120
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    407
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    13
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    135
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    234
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    74
  • 90 or more minutes
    85

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Ossipee, New Hampshire in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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