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Indian Beach

North Carolina · 223 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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Indian Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 128 residents. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $433,300. With a median age of 63.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% 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
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223
+135%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
392 / sq mi
+135%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.2
+7%since 2000
from 58.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
811231642052471990201020202024Indian Beach
2024211
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,733
+108%since 2000
from $25,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+47.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,300
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
7.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+82%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(213)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(10)
Diversity Score
5
−16%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
+53.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.0 min
+200%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
41.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 36.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Beach, North Carolina?

Indian Beach, North Carolina has about 223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian Beach, North Carolina earns about $90,000 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 $433,300.

How educated are people in Indian Beach, North Carolina?

About 68.5% 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 2.9% 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 77 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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