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Minnesott Beach

North Carolina · 530 residents · 3.472 sq mi
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Minnesott Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,827. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,800. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
530
+70%since 2000
from 311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 90 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.8
+19%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2233244255266271990201020202024Minnesott Beach
2024593
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,827
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,144
+36%since 2000
from $27,259 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+140%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(295)
Black3.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(464)
Black3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(14)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score18.6%(99)
Diversity Score
19
+60%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minnesott Beach, North Carolina?

Minnesott Beach, North Carolina has about 530 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Minnesott Beach, North Carolina earns about $46,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minnesott Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In Minnesott Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $240,800, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Minnesott Beach, North Carolina?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Minnesott Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 27.4% of people in Minnesott Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minnesott Beach, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Minnesott Beach, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 273 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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

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