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Topsail Beach

North Carolina · 461 residents · 4.39 sq mi
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Topsail Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% 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 $564,300. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
461
−2%since 2000
from 471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.4
+12%since 2000
from 55.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3423774134484831990201020202024Topsail Beach
2024406
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,375
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,347
+80%since 2000
from $35,838 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$564,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
10.4% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+42%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(32)
Diversity Score
7
+338%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+92%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Topsail Beach, North Carolina?

Topsail Beach, North Carolina has about 461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Topsail Beach, North Carolina earns about $79,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Topsail Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In Topsail Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $564,300, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Topsail Beach, North Carolina?

About 61.8% of adults age 25 and over in Topsail Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.8% of people in Topsail Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Topsail Beach, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Topsail Beach, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 99 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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