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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Holden Beach

North Carolina · 642 residents · 3.033 sq mi
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Holden Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 145 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $139,500. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 65% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

642
−18%vs 2000
vs 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
212 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
53.3
−4%vs 2000
vs 55.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5196878561K1K1990201020202024Holden Beach
2024962
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,999
−32%vs 2000
vs $35,114 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$139,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $244,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$473
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $725 in 2000
US average: $450
83.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.3% in 2000
16.6% rent
3.2
−23%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(776)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(15)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(642)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(27)
4
+117%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.0%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holden Beach, North Carolina?

Holden Beach, North Carolina has about 642 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Holden Beach, North Carolina earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holden Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In Holden Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $139,500, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Holden Beach, North Carolina?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Holden Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.1% of people in Holden Beach, 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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