Ocracoke, NC is a small village located on Ocracoke Island near the Outer Banks of North Carolina. With a population of 810 people, it is one of the least populated areas in the United States. Despite its small size, Ocracoke has a lot to offer visitors and locals alike. The population density in Ocracoke is 42 people per square mile, compared to 93 people per square mile across the US. Local businesses in Ocracoke include Green’s Produce & Seafood, Howard's Pub & Raw Bar, and Blackbeard’s Lodge. Year-round outdoor activities available on Ocracoke Island are kayak fishing, biking trails, sailing excursions and beach combing. Other organizations active here are the Ocracoke Health Center providing healthcare services for residents and visitors alike as well as the local library offering various programs such as music performances and workshops. Finally, there are also local sporting events that take place throughout the year such as the Annual Dragon Boat Festival or an exciting round of golf at the scenic 18-hole course located within Hammock Hills Golf Park.
The population in Ocracoke is 810. There are 94 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ocracoke is 46.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ocracoke is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ocracoke
- 77.4% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 18.1% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Ocracoke
- 54.5% are White
- 1.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 44.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander