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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Holden Beach

North Carolina · 787 residents · 3.033 sq mi
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Holden Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $244,200. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 52% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

787
+23%since 1990
from 642 in 1990
1990 – 2025
259 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 212 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
55.4
+4%since 1990
from 53.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5196878561K1K1990201020202024Holden Beach
2024962
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,583
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,114
+46%since 1990
from $23,999 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$244,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $139,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$725
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $473 in 1990
US average: $602
87.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
12.7% rent
4.1
+29%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(642)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(776)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(15)
2
−54%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Holden Beach, North Carolina?

Holden Beach, North Carolina has about 787 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Holden Beach, North Carolina earns about $59,583 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 $244,200, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Holden Beach, North Carolina?

About 46.1% 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 4.6% of people in Holden Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holden Beach, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Holden Beach, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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