CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

North Topsail Beach

North Carolina · 1,005 residents · 6.218 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Jacksonville metro area
Compare
The short version

North Topsail Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $280,900. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,005
+19%since 2000
from 843 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+26%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6458069681K1K2000201020202024North Topsail Beach
2024784
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,982 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,090
+50%since 2000
from $33,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,311
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+113%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Topsail Beach on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(913)
Black1.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(41)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.6%(46)
Diversity Score23.2%(233)
Diversity Score
23
+50%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to North Topsail Beach

Bethany Beach
Pop 1,104
Juno Ridge
Pop 1,072
Southport
Pop 873
Indian Shores
Pop 1,167
Places similar to North Topsail Beach
Head to head

Compare North Topsail Beach to nearby cities

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH VS
Jacksonville
Income$57,697+7%
Home value$210,100−25%
Population72,732+6530%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH VS
Hampstead
Income$91,745+69%
Home value$402,100+43%
Population9,292+747%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH VS
Piney Green
Income$72,177+33%
Home value$227,600−19%
Population14,078+1183%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH VS
Ogden
Income$121,338+124%
Home value$463,700+65%
Population8,249+652%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

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

North Topsail Beach, North Carolina has about 1,005 residents according to the 2020 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 $54,167 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 $280,900, and the typical rent is about $1,311 a month.

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

About 49.0% 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 14.3% of people in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare North Topsail Beach with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →