Carolina Beach is a town located in New Hanover County North Carolina. Carolina Beach has a 2024 population of 6,915. Carolina Beach is currently growing at a rate of 1.3% annually and its population has increased by 5.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,559 in 2020.
The average household income in Carolina Beach is $126,637 with a poverty rate of 8.43%. The median age in Carolina Beach is 52.2 years: 48 years for males, and 54.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carolina Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,166 | 92.51% |
| Two or more races | 291 | 4.37% |
| Other race | 129 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.21% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,960 | 2.25 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Married | 1,546 | 2.65 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 1,051 | 1.2 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 189 | 4.42 | 63 | 37 |
| Male | 174 | 2.75 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
79.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 0.91% |
| Associates Degree | 522 | 9.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,768 | 33.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 744 | 14.06% |
| High School Graduate | 1,291 | 24.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 0.72% |
| Some College | 880 | 16.63% |
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 | 4,838 | 4,775 | 2,242 |
| Hispanic | 232 | 216 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 189 | 173 | 108 |
| Other Race | 71 | 71 | 44 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Native American | 14 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,321 | $46,563 | $61,806 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,566 | $115,000 | $93,720 |
| High School Graduate | $35,027 | $37,281 | $28,466 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,409 | $61,437 | $43,862 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $71,454 | $35,875 |
$48,409
Average Earnings
$61,437
Average Male
$43,862
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.43% of Carolina Beach residents speak only English, while 2.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,937 | 457 | 7.7% |
| Other | 129 | 85 | 65.89% |
| Hispanic | 405 | 62 | 15.31% |
| Asian | 44 | 11 | 25% |
| Native | 14 | 7 | 50% |
| Multiple | 291 | 2 | 0.69% |
8.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.78%
Male Poverty Rate
6.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carolina Beach is Other, with 65.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carolina Beach is Multiple, with 0.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.19% |
| High School | 14.72% |
| Some College | 5.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8% |
| Male Employed | 5.06% |
| Female Employed | 1.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,301 | $152,950 |
| Households | $88,239 | $126,637 |
| Married Families | $120,729 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,824 | $73,125 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
62.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
628
Number of Veterans
517
Male Veterans
111
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 197 |
| First Gulf War | 172 |
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 216 |
| 65 to 74 | 181 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
| 75+ | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 578 | 10.74% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 21.55% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 15.34% |
| Islander | 21 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
9%
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
41.8%
Born in Carolina Beach
95.39%
Native Born
4.61%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
2.55%
Naturalized
95.39% of Carolina Beach residents were born in the United States, with 41.8% having been born in North Carolina. 2.06% 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 | 7,360 | 89 | 1.22% |
| 2028 | 7,271 | 89 | 1.24% |
| 2027 | 7,182 | 89 | 1.25% |
| 2026 | 7,093 | 89 | 1.27% |
| 2025 | 7,004 | 89 | 1.29% |
| 2024 | 6,915 | 89 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 6,826 | 46 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 6,780 | 135 | 2.03% |
| 2021 | 6,645 | 86 | 1.31% |
| 2020 | 6,559 | 155 | 2.42% |
| 2019 | 6,404 | 39 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 6,365 | 100 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 6,265 | 71 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 6,194 | 81 | 1.33% |
| 2015 | 6,113 | 86 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 6,027 | 55 | 0.92% |
| 2013 | 5,972 | 90 | 1.53% |
| 2012 | 5,882 | 85 | 1.47% |
| 2011 | 5,797 | 73 | 1.28% |
| 2010 | 5,724 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,701 | 1,071 | 29.5% |
| 1990 | 3,630 | -3,730 | -50.68% |