Atlantic Beach is a town located in Carteret County North Carolina. Atlantic Beach has a 2024 population of 1,417. Atlantic Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,376 in 2020.
The average household income in Atlantic Beach is $81,627 with a poverty rate of 17.22%. The median age in Atlantic Beach is 60 years: 57.2 years for males, and 60.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atlantic Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,616 | 93.09% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 942 | 1.84 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Non Family | 492 | 1.16 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 393 | 2.44 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 57 | 3.67 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.58
Average Family Size
1.84
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 0.55% |
| Associates Degree | 242 | 16.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 528 | 36.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 11.82% |
| High School Graduate | 289 | 19.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 196 | 13.47% |
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 | 1,420 | 1,400 | 681 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 19 |
| Asian | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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 79.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,375 | $43,346 | $51,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,583 | $91,731 | $57,000 |
| High School Graduate | $17,721 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,158 | $40,313 | $50,034 |
| Some College | $50,063 | $37,625 | $50,820 |
$43,158
Average Earnings
$40,313
Average Male
$50,034
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.7% of Atlantic Beach residents speak only English, while 4.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,611 | 223 | 13.84% |
| Multiple | 99 | 75 | 75.76% |
17.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.61%
Male Poverty Rate
17.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atlantic Beach is Multiple, with 75.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atlantic Beach is White, with 13.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.86% |
| Some College | 6.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 12.97% |
| Female Employed | 8.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,978 | $123,123 |
| Households | $49,583 | $81,627 |
| Married Families | $108,778 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,766 | $42,877 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
253
Number of Veterans
248
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 93 |
| Vietnam | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 129 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 17.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
69.07%
Born in Atlantic Beach
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
99.54% of Atlantic Beach residents were born in the United States, with 69.07% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,468 | 10 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 1,458 | 10 | 0.69% |
| 2027 | 1,448 | 11 | 0.77% |
| 2026 | 1,437 | 10 | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 1,427 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 1,417 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 2023 | 1,407 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 1,401 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 1,399 | 23 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 1,376 | -139 | -9.17% |
| 2019 | 1,515 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 1,509 | 9 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 1,500 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 1,496 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 1,503 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 1,507 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,507 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 1,501 | -14 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 1,515 | 11 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 1,504 | 0 | 0% |