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North Topsail Beach

North Carolina · 743 residents · 6.218 sq mi
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North Topsail Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,778. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $321,300. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
743
−12%since 2000
from 843 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
−4%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6458069681K1K2000201020202024North Topsail Beach
2024784
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,778
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,982 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,174
−5%since 2000
from $33,972 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,300
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
48.3% rent
Vacancy rate
78.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+129%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(687)
Black1.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(24)
Asian1.3%(10)
Other2.3%(17)
Diversity Score19.7%(146)
Diversity Score
20
+27%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

North Topsail Beach, North Carolina has about 743 residents according to the 2010 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 $57,778 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 $321,300, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

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

About 37.0% 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 10.0% 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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