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Holden Beach

North Carolina · 921 residents · 3.033 sq mi
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Holden Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,458. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $385,000. With a median age of 63.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 79% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
921
+17%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
304 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.2
+14%since 2000
from 55.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5196878561K1K1990201020202024Holden Beach
2024962
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,458
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,941
+88%since 2000
from $35,114 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade35.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(855)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(21)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score9.5%(87)
Diversity Score
9
+397%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holden Beach, North Carolina?

Holden Beach, North Carolina has about 921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Holden Beach, North Carolina earns about $101,458 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 $385,000, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Holden Beach, North Carolina?

About 62.7% 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.

Has Holden Beach, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Holden Beach, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 279 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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