Demographics & People — Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,665 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,900 |
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| Median Age | 53.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,960 |
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| Family Households | 1,909 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1274 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,166 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 44 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 405 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,677 |
| English | 1,300 |
| Irish | 988 |
| German | 984 |
| Other groups | 639 |
| Italian | 585 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 357 |
| American | 344 |
| Polish | 256 |
| European | 229 |
Language
| English Only | 6,243 |
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| Spanish | 47 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,408 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 625 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,684 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carolina Beach, North Carolina.
