Demographics & People — Kure Beach, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,323 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
| Median Age | 56.7 |
| Total Households | 1,020 |
| Family Households | 767 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0209 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,252 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 809 |
| Irish | 337 |
| German | 307 |
| English | 294 |
| Italian | 164 |
| Polish | 144 |
| Other groups | 120 |
| American | 115 |
| French (except Basque) | 99 |
| Scotch-Irish | 91 |
Language
| English Only | 2,227 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 2,276 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 186 |
| Population 18+ | 2,039 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 37.0% |
| 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 Kure Beach, North Carolina.