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Caswell Beach

North Carolina · 381 residents (2025 est.) · 2.969 sq mi
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Caswell Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,750. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $648,400. With a median age of 60.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
491
+33%since 2000
from 370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.6
+1%since 2000
from 59.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:381 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1062544015496971990201020202024Caswell Beach
2024491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,750
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,682
+101%since 2000
from $41,731 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−16%since 2010
from 0.555 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$648,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
6.6% rent
Vacancy rate
66.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+31%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(362)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(483)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score4%(20)
Diversity Score
4
−14%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+98%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2017
from 92.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caswell Beach, North Carolina?

Caswell Beach, North Carolina has about 491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Caswell Beach, North Carolina earns about $130,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caswell Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In Caswell Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $648,400.

How educated are people in Caswell Beach, North Carolina?

About 63.8% of adults age 25 and over in Caswell Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.2% of people in Caswell Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caswell Beach, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Caswell Beach, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 336 residents, a change of about 217 percent over that period.

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