Bald Head Island Population

2010–2026

282

2026 projection

5.2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Bald Head Island. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026282+31.08%
2025279+20.72%
2024277-10.36%
2023278+51.83%
2022273+62.25%
2021267-10.37%
2020268+135.10%
2019255+114.51%
2018244+104.27%
2017234+135.88%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Bald Head Island is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Brunswick County and North Carolina.

  • Brunswick County+26.5%
  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • Bald Head Island+6.5%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Bald Head Island Demographics

67.8median age

Median age

Female68.5 yrs
Male67.8 yrs

Adults

184
117 seniors (65+) · 64% of adults67 other adults

Sex

Female 51.6% · 98Male 48.4% · 92

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Bald Head Island Income

$209,219median household income

Median household income

$209,219

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$161,875

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.8%

About 1 in 15 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Bald Head Island Marital Status

84% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married84%92%77%
Never married2%2%2%
Divorced6%0%12%
Widowed8%6%9%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201