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Surf City

North Carolina · 1,853 residents · 7.685 sq mi
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Surf City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $498,300. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 149%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,853
+33%since 2000
from 1,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
241 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
−10%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6032K3K4K5K1990201020202024Surf City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,521 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,120
+31%since 2000
from $25,242 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$498,300
+149%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
71.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+118%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,353)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(70)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,736)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(58)
Asian1.2%(22)
Other1.3%(25)
Diversity Score15.7%(290)
Diversity Score
16
+213%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.3%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Surf City, North Carolina?

Surf City, North Carolina has about 1,853 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Surf City, North Carolina?

The typical household in Surf City, North Carolina earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Surf City, North Carolina expensive?

In Surf City, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $498,300, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Surf City, North Carolina?

About 51.3% of adults age 25 and over in Surf City, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Surf City, North Carolina?

About 7.4% of people in Surf City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Surf City, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Surf City, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 905 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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

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