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Bald Head Island

North Carolina · 158 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 $108,333. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 138% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

158
−9%since 2000
from 173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
40 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
64.0
+14%since 2000
from 56.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
521151792423051990201020202024Bald Head Island
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$108,333
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$93,711
+106%since 2000
from $45,585 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.579
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information62.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services18.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,000,001
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
60.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
6.0% rent
94.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
42.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
9.2
+8%since 2000
from 8.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(165)
Black2.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(5)
Asian2.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(22)
14
+93%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

65.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
32.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
42.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
18.8%
−67.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
50.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
20.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Bald Head Island, North Carolina has about 158 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bald Head Island, North Carolina earns about $108,333 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 $1,000,001.

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

About 65.3% 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 0.0% 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 80 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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

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