Holden Beach, NC Demographics
A map of Holden Beach's Population by Race
Holden Beach, North Carolina has an estimated population of 962, an increase from the 921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holden Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Holden Beach has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Holden Beach, that probability was 13.6% in 2020 and 8.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Holden Beach is ranked the 467th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Holden Beach was ranked the 454th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Holden Beach's White Population
921 residents of Holden Beach, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holden Beach is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Holden Beach ranks 46th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Holden Beach's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Holden Beach's population has increased from 92.8% to 95.7%.
Holden Beach is more White than neighboring Varnamtown (93.1% White), Shallotte (74.8% White), Oak Island (94.1% White), and Sunset Beach (94.2% White). Holden Beach is less White than neighboring Ocean Isle Beach (98.2% White).
Holden Beach's Black Population
0 residents of Holden Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holden Beach is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Holden Beach ranks 713th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Holden Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Holden Beach's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Holden Beach is less Black than neighboring Shallotte (10.1% Black), Ocean Isle Beach (0.6% Black), Oak Island (0.7% Black), and Sunset Beach (2% Black).
Holden Beach's Asian Population
0 residents of Holden Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holden Beach is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Holden Beach ranks 477th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Holden Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Holden Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Holden Beach is less Asian than neighboring Shallotte (0.4% Asian), Oak Island (0.7% Asian), and Sunset Beach (0.2% Asian).
Holden Beach's Hispanic Population
24 residents of Holden Beach, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holden Beach is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Holden Beach ranks 668th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Holden Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Holden Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.
Holden Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Varnamtown (0% Hispanic), Ocean Isle Beach (1.1% Hispanic), Oak Island (1.1% Hispanic), and Sunset Beach (1.5% Hispanic). Holden Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Shallotte (11.5% Hispanic).
Holden Beach's Native American/Other Population
6 residents of Holden Beach, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holden Beach is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Holden Beach ranks 610th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Holden Beach's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holden Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.
Holden Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Varnamtown (0% Native American/Other), Shallotte (0% Native American/Other), and Ocean Isle Beach (0.1% Native American/Other). Holden Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Island (0.8% Native American/Other).
Holden Beach's Multiracial Population
11 residents of Holden Beach, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holden Beach is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Holden Beach ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Holden Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Holden Beach's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.1%.
Holden Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Isle Beach (0% Multiracial). Holden Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Varnamtown (6.9% Multiracial), Shallotte (3.2% Multiracial), Oak Island (2.6% Multiracial), and Sunset Beach (1.6% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.