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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bald Head Island

North Carolina · 173 residents · 3.914 sq mi
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Bald Head Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 95 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $531,300. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 58% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

173
+122%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
+122%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
56.3
+1%since 1990
from 56.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
521151792423051990201020202024Bald Head Island
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,083
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,384 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$45,585
−20%since 1990
from $57,148 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$531,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,292
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $675 in 1990
US average: $602
87.5%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 91.7% in 1990
12.5% rent
8.6
+112%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(165)
Black2.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(12)
7
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 100.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.0%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.8 min
−43%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bald Head Island, North Carolina?

Bald Head Island, North Carolina has about 173 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bald Head Island, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bald Head Island, North Carolina earns about $62,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bald Head Island, North Carolina expensive?

In Bald Head Island, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $531,300, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Bald Head Island, North Carolina?

About 68.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bald Head Island, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bald Head Island, North Carolina?

About 10.3% of people in Bald Head Island, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bald Head Island, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bald Head Island, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 95 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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