Holden Beach is a town located in Brunswick County North Carolina. Holden Beach has a 2024 population of 944. Holden Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 922 in 2020.
The average household income in Holden Beach is $137,103 with a poverty rate of 6.12%. The median age in Holden Beach is 63.7 years: 63.8 years for males, and 63.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Holden Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 984 | 98.7% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 483 | 2.06 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Married | 357 | 2.26 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 102 | 1.14 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Female | 24 | 3.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.31
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
92.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 1.08% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 6.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 414 | 44.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 224 | 24.09% |
| High School Graduate | 72 | 7.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 134 | 14.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 912 | 889 | 625 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,571 | $102,566 | $24,040 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $95,000 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,583 | $74,375 | $24,958 |
| Some College | $37,083 | $0 | $36,250 |
$49,583
Average Earnings
$74,375
Average Male
$24,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.66% of Holden Beach residents speak only English, while 2.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 976 | 59 | 6.05% |
| Native | 5 | 2 | 40% |
6.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.96%
Male Poverty Rate
8.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Holden Beach is Native, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Holden Beach is White, with 6.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.28% |
| Some College | 5.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30% |
| Female Employed | 3.9% |
| Male Employed | 2.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,250 | $152,996 |
| Households | $106,375 | $137,103 |
| Married Families | $124,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,750 | $77,736 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
76.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
80.6%
Male Marriage Rate
72.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
83
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 8.63% |
| Other Race | 2 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.2%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.55%
Born in Holden Beach
99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0.2%
Naturalized
99.6% of Holden Beach residents were born in the United States, with 49.55% having been born in North Carolina. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 972 | 5 | 0.52% |
| 2028 | 967 | 6 | 0.62% |
| 2027 | 961 | 6 | 0.63% |
| 2026 | 955 | 5 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 950 | 6 | 0.64% |
| 2024 | 944 | 5 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 939 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 935 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 940 | 18 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 922 | 257 | 38.65% |
| 2019 | 665 | 14 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 651 | 11 | 1.72% |
| 2017 | 640 | 12 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 628 | 11 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 617 | 11 | 1.82% |
| 2014 | 606 | 8 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 598 | 11 | 1.87% |
| 2012 | 587 | 6 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 581 | 5 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 576 | 0 | 0% |