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Holden Beach

North Carolina · 575 residents · 3.033 sq mi
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Holden Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,286. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 212 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $638,600. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
575
−27%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
62.1
+12%since 2000
from 55.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5196878561K1K1990201020202024Holden Beach
2024962
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,286
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,871
+59%since 2000
from $35,114 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services13.9%
US avg: 7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$638,600
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−48.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
81.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.8
+187%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(551)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(47)
Diversity Score
8
+325%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holden Beach, North Carolina?

Holden Beach, North Carolina has about 575 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holden Beach, North Carolina earns about $54,286 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 $638,600, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Holden Beach, North Carolina?

About 55.8% 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 6.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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