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Indian Beach

North Carolina · 231 residents (2025 est.) · 0.569 sq mi
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Indian Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 116 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $534,100. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
+122%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
371 / sq mi
+122%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.8
+10%since 2000
from 58.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:231 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
811231642052471990201020202024Indian Beach
2024211
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,144
+133%since 2000
from $25,826 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+11%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$534,100
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
94.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.2
+96%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(196)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(8)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score16.9%(36)
Diversity Score
17
+215%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
+41.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
51.6%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 36.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.4%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2012
from 33.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 83.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Beach, North Carolina?

Indian Beach, North Carolina has about 211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian Beach, North Carolina earns about $103,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In Indian Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $534,100.

How educated are people in Indian Beach, North Carolina?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in Indian Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.4% of people in Indian Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indian Beach, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Indian Beach, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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