Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Holden Beach, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

962

Median Agei

64.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.7%921

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%24

Two or More

1.1%11

Other

0.4%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%11

High School Diploma

6.4%58

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%43

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%67

Associate's Degree

9.3%84

Bachelor's Degree

45.1%408

Master's Degree

15.5%140

Professional Degree

6.6%60

Doctorate

2.3%21

HS or Higher

98.6%

BA or Higher

69.5%

Graduate+

24.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$658,900

Median Renti

$1,475

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.6%458

Renter-Occupied

5.4%26

Total Units

2,486

Homeownership

94.6%

Vacancy Rate

80.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%5

$50K–$100K

0.7%3

$100K–$150K

1.3%6

$200K–$300K

1.7%8

$300K–$500K

30.3%139

$500K–$1M

51.1%234

$1M+

13.8%63

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%77

2010–2019

10.5%260

2000–2009

21.1%525

1990–1999

19.2%477

1980–1989

29.2%725

1970–1979

11.9%296

1960–1969

3.2%79

1950–1959

1.1%27

1940–1949

0.8%20

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.1%441

Bottled/LP Gas

5.6%27

Utility Gas

1.9%9

Solar

1.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$116,250

Mean Household Incomei

$148,982

Per Capita Incomei

$76,771

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

440

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%12

$10K–$15K

2.3%11

$15K–$20K

0.8%4

$20K–$25K

0.6%3

$25K–$30K

1.9%9

$30K–$35K

3.3%16

$35K–$40K

0.4%2

$40K–$45K

3.1%15

$45K–$50K

1.9%9

$50K–$60K

2.1%10

$60K–$75K

10.3%50

$75K–$100K

13.6%66

$100K–$125K

10.1%49

$125K–$150K

7%34

$150K–$200K

20.7%100

$200K+

19.4%94

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

111.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

433

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

433

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

81(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured