Town · New Hampshire
Ossipee, New Hampshire
Ossipee, town, in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Ossipee had 4,599 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,372 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,521 (±18). GEOID 3300358740.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,599
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,372 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,521 ±18
Median household income
$90,521
±$22,451 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$325,500
±$23,271 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,601
±$245 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Ossipee and what county is it in?
Ossipee is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It covers 70.5 square miles of land, 62 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Ossipee: Center Ossipee (CDP, 526 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ossipee, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,599 people lived in Ossipee on July 1, 2025, up 6.0% since 2020, faster than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 4,372 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,521 (±18).
| Measure | Ossipee | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,521±18 | 51,804 | +187 |
| Households | 1,529±173 | 21,847 | −482 |
| Average household size | 2.85±0.32 | 2.34 | +0.79 |
| Housing units | 2,749±207 | 40,421 | −419 |
Ossipee's population since 2000
From 4,211 in 2000 to 4,599 in 2025: up 9.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ossipee as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ossipee?
The median resident of Ossipee is 50.0 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 26.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.2%.
| Measure | Ossipee | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.0±4.6 | 54.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5%±4.3 pts | 14.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.3%±5.6 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Male | 51.1%±4.2 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.1%±3.3 pts | 94.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.2%±2.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±2.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6%±2.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3%±3.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8%±6.1 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0%±2.9 pts | 6.8% | −6.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1%±4.1 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.8%±6.4 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0%±2.2 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7%±4.7 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ossipee earn?
Half of Ossipee's 1,529 households earn less than $90,521 a year (±$22,451), against $86,463 in Carroll County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,669 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $32,852 after inflation. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ossipee | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,521±$22,451 | $86,463 | +$32,852 |
| Mean household income | $125,214±$44,067 | $113,348 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,089±$16,559 | $50,677 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1%±3.7 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.4%±12.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9%±5.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1%±3.0 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7%±7.0 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ossipee?
Owners occupy 82.0% of Ossipee's occupied homes and renters 18.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $325,500 by its owner (±$23,271). The median renter pays $1,601 a month including utilities, and 67.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ossipee | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $325,500±$23,271 | $388,900 | +$119,113 |
| Median gross rent | $1,601±$245 | $1,195 | +$561 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 67.4%±27.0 pts | 32.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,834±$137 | $1,905 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.0%±7.1 pts | 83.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.0%±7.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,749±207 | 40,421 | −419 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1%±5.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.4%±21.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.2%±7.3 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.9%±5.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9%±4.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.9%±4.9 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2%±3.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ossipee building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units in Ossipee in 2025 (33 in single-family houses), 7.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ossipee work and get to work?
75.3% of Ossipee's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes.
| Measure | Ossipee | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5%±6.3 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6%±1.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3%±9.7 pts | 73.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7%±6.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3%±3.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min±7.1 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ossipee?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Ossipee (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,234 (Tract 9559.01) to $100,357 (Tract 9559.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9559.01Carroll County | 2,276 | $80,234 |
| Tract 9559.02Carroll County | 2,245 | $100,357 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ossipee) · Census block assignment files
How does Ossipee compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ossipee is the 2,477th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 72nd-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Ossipee ranks 134th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 72nd | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 20th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 192nd | 241 |
| Median household income | 134th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 136th | 240 |
| Median home value | 148th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 58th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 200th | 239 |
| Median age | 66th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 116th | 241 |
| Travel time to work | 42nd | 241 |
Ossipee's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Ossipee with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ossipee?
17 of the 57 figures for Ossipee on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ossipee are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.