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Ocean Isle Beach

North Carolina · 550 residents · 3.742 sq mi
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Ocean Isle Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,292. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $653,900. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
550
+29%since 2000
from 426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
147 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.9
+10%since 2000
from 53.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3695417138851K1990201020202024Ocean Isle Beach
2024903
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,292
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,639 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,334
+11%since 2000
from $42,605 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$653,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,276
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
85.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.4
+126%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(522)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(19)
Asian1.3%(7)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score13.5%(74)
Diversity Score
14
+475%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+4%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina?

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina has about 550 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina earns about $57,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $653,900, and the typical rent is about $1,276 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina?

About 6.6% of people in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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