Demographics & People — Holden Beach, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,047 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
| Median Age | 64.4 |
| Total Households | 520 |
| Family Households | 428 |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0414 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,019 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| English | 230 |
| Irish | 204 |
| German | 190 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 129 |
| American | 97 |
| Other groups | 94 |
| Italian | 47 |
| Scotch-Irish | 32 |
| Polish | 32 |
| Scottish | 27 |
Language
| English Only | 1,017 |
| Spanish | 13 |
| Population 5+ | 1,045 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
| Population 18+ | 950 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 24.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Holden Beach, North Carolina.