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North Topsail Beach

North Carolina · 1,097 residents (2025 est.) · 6.218 sq mi
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North Topsail Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 54% 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 $473,600. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−7%since 2000
from 843 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
126 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.5
+34%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,097 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
6458069681K1K2000201020202024North Topsail Beach
2024784
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,250
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,982 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,947
+121%since 2000
from $33,972 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+10%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$473,600
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,268
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+33.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
85.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+61%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(771)
Black4.7%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(131)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(691)
Black1.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(43)
Diversity Score27.2%(213)
Diversity Score
27
+75%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.4%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 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
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina?

North Topsail Beach, North Carolina has about 784 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina earns about $121,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Topsail Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $473,600, and the typical rent is about $1,268 a month.

How educated are people in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.5% of people in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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