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Brandywine Bay

North Carolina · 1,313 residents · 0.806 sq mi
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Brandywine Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,000. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $371,500. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,313
−6%since 2023
from 1,404 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,629 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 1,742 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.8
+7%since 2023
from 54.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Brandywine Bay
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.7%(22)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.7%(35)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.1%(27)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.1%(41)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(147)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440.3%(4)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5422.2%(291)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.8%(115)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.6%(271)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.7%(219)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.5%(99)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,995
+2%since 2023
from $54,899 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−6%since 2023
from 0.385 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$371,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $330,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,141
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,929 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−6%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian1.4%(20)
Other7.6%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.1%(27)
Other8.7%(114)
Diversity Score
24
+6%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Vietnamese2.1%(27)
Ancestry
German31.5%(413)
Irish20.8%(273)
English18.7%(245)
Italian10.4%(136)
American9.2%(121)
Scotch-Irish3.4%(45)
French1.8%(24)
Dutch1.8%(23)
Polish1.6%(21)
Hungarian1.4%(18)
Scottish1.1%(14)
Croatian0.9%(12)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
British0.8%(11)
Austrian0.7%(9)
Norwegian0.5%(7)
Russian0.5%(7)
Danish0.5%(6)
Swiss0.5%(6)
Ukrainian0.5%(6)
Swedish0.4%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.1 min
+10%since 2023
from 43.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
Female
53.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.9%(135)
Married70.3%(398)
Widowed0.9%(5)
Divorced4.9%(28)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(145)
Married62%(411)
Widowed7.1%(47)
Divorced9%(60)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brandywine Bay, North Carolina?

Brandywine Bay, North Carolina has about 1,313 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brandywine Bay, North Carolina?

The typical household in Brandywine Bay, North Carolina earns about $105,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brandywine Bay, North Carolina expensive?

In Brandywine Bay, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $371,500, and the typical rent is about $2,141 a month.

How educated are people in Brandywine Bay, North Carolina?

About 54.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brandywine Bay, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brandywine Bay, North Carolina?

About 1.2% of people in Brandywine Bay, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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