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Atlantic Beach

North Carolina · 1,364 residents · 2.382 sq mi
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Atlantic Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,348. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 417 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $361,100. With a median age of 60.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,364
−23%since 2000
from 1,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
573 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.9
+25%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Atlantic Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,348
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,786
+46%since 2000
from $31,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+46%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,735)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(87)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1%(14)
Diversity Score7.6%(104)
Diversity Score
8
+56%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina?

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina has about 1,364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina?

The typical household in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina earns about $59,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlantic Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $361,100, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina?

About 7.0% of people in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atlantic Beach, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 574 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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