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Bald Head Island

North Carolina · 268 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 $116,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $871,600. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 105% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
+55%since 2000
from 173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.2
+16%since 2000
from 56.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
521151792423051990201020202024Bald Head Island
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$112,418
+147%since 2000
from $45,585 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$871,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
9.2% rent
Afford Score
7.5
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(243)
Black3.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18%(48)
Diversity Score
18
+152%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+198%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
32.2%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
41.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
84.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Bald Head Island, North Carolina has about 268 residents according to the 2020 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 $116,000 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 $871,600.

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

About 81.8% 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 2.9% 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 190 residents, a change of about 244 percent over that period.

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

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