Ocean Isle Beach is a town located in Brunswick County North Carolina. Ocean Isle Beach has a 2024 population of 1,016. Ocean Isle Beach is currently growing at a rate of 3.67% annually and its population has increased by 16.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 872 in 2020.
The average household income in Ocean Isle Beach is $144,470 with a poverty rate of 5.9%. The median age in Ocean Isle Beach is 67.9 years: 69.1 years for males, and 67.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocean Isle Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 782 | 98.24% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 442 | 1.8 | 98.2 | 1.8 |
| Married | 294 | 2.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 139 | 1.05 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Male | 5 | 2.4 | 40 | 60 |
| Female | 4 | 2.75 | 100 | 0 |
2.15
Average Family Size
1.8
Average Household Size
98.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 9.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 305 | 39.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 186 | 24.38% |
| High School Graduate | 76 | 9.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 117 | 15.33% |
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 | 748 | 745 | 490 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Race | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 65.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,375 | $113,214 | $71,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $201,667 | $231,875 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $75,625 | $101,875 | $57,500 |
| Some College | $31,813 | $32,000 | $31,625 |
$75,625
Average Earnings
$101,875
Average Male
$57,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.49% of Ocean Isle Beach residents speak only English, while 1.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 781 | 36 | 4.61% |
| Other | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
5.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.1%
Male Poverty Rate
8.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocean Isle Beach is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocean Isle Beach is White, with 4.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70% |
| High School | 13.16% |
| Some College | 10.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,224 | $169,846 |
| Households | $99,231 | $144,470 |
| Married Families | $113,816 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,646 | $89,153 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
74.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
83.9%
Male Marriage Rate
67.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 8.74% |
| Black | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.3%
Labor Force Participation
29.9%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
37.81%
Born in Ocean Isle Beach
96.48%
Native Born
3.52%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
96.48% of Ocean Isle Beach residents were born in the United States, with 37.81% having been born in North Carolina. 1.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,196 | 36 | 3.1% |
| 2028 | 1,160 | 36 | 3.2% |
| 2027 | 1,124 | 36 | 3.31% |
| 2026 | 1,088 | 36 | 3.42% |
| 2025 | 1,052 | 36 | 3.54% |
| 2024 | 1,016 | 36 | 3.67% |
| 2023 | 980 | 23 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 957 | 46 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 911 | 39 | 4.47% |
| 2020 | 872 | 189 | 27.67% |
| 2019 | 683 | 21 | 3.17% |
| 2018 | 662 | 20 | 3.12% |
| 2017 | 642 | 22 | 3.55% |
| 2016 | 620 | 16 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 604 | 13 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 591 | 10 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 581 | 9 | 1.57% |
| 2012 | 572 | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 567 | 6 | 1.07% |
| 2010 | 561 | 0 | 0% |