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Population and households in West Ossipee
Household size in West Ossipee
| Period | West Ossipee | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.33 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in West Ossipee average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in New Hampshire as a whole, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has climbed from 2.30 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Ossipee
| Period | West Ossipee | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.1 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.9 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.9 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.6 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
West Ossipee skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The picture is much the same across New Hampshire.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Ossipee
| Period | West Ossipee | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in West Ossipee (13.7%), above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Ossipee
Renters in West Ossipee
| Period | West Ossipee | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Ossipee is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (48.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Ossipee
| Period | West Ossipee | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.8% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.7% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 49.6% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.0% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in West Ossipee: 60.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Ossipee
| Period | West Ossipee | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in West Ossipee was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Ossipee
| Period | West Ossipee | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $768 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,022 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,128 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,421 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$653 | +$580 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Ossipee costs $1,421 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Ossipee
Bachelor's degrees in West Ossipee
| Period | West Ossipee | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.3% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in West Ossipee (35.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in New Hampshire as a whole (41.1%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Ossipee
| Period | West Ossipee | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in West Ossipee have finished high school (92.5%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in New Hampshire as a whole (94.5%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Ossipee
| Period | West Ossipee | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in West Ossipee has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. The picture is much the same across New Hampshire. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Ossipee compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ossipee | 2.63 | 45.5 | 13.7% | 13.3% | 60.0% | 1979 | $1,421 | 35.3% | 92.5% | 2.8% |
| Chocorua | 2.58 | 44.7 | 5.7% | 26.3% | 27.2% | 1959 | $1,179 | 33.3% | 94.8% | 1.1% |
| Tamworth | 2.53 | 43.8 | 6.7% | 26.4% | 31.4% | 1963 | $1,268 | 34.6% | 94.7% | 2.1% |
| Silver Lake | 2.52 | 53.4 | 8.8% | 6.7% | 30.8% | 1981 | $1,553 | 39.7% | 97.6% | 8.2% |
| Center Ossipee | 2.78 | 42.3 | 15.1% | 22.0% | 42.9% | 1979 | $1,576 | 29.8% | 91.1% | 1.9% |
| Effingham | 2.71 | 41.6 | 9.9% | 30.1% | 32.6% | 1974 | $1,484 | 28.5% | 89.5% | 1.1% |
| Freedom | 2.08 | 57.6 | 6.9% | 9.6% | 50.1% | 1970 | $1,193 | 39.5% | 95.5% | 4.6% |
| South Tamworth | 2.14 | 48.5 | 6.8% | 18.8% | 39.9% | 1977 | $1,657 | 48.7% | 95.6% | 7.6% |
| Wonalancet | 2.60 | 46.2 | 5.2% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 1956 | $1,095 | 32.5% | 95.2% | 0.3% |
| Whittier | 2.55 | 52.0 | 6.1% | 18.4% | 47.3% | 1983 | $1,103 | 42.5% | 94.2% | 3.1% |
| Moultonville | 2.51 | 43.2 | 10.7% | 31.3% | 30.2% | 1974 | $1,599 | 28.2% | 89.1% | 0.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Ossipee. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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