North Topsail Beach, NC Demographics

A map of North Topsail Beach's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	691	913	88.1%	90.8%
Hispanic	35	41	4.5%	4.1%
Multiracial	35	29	4.5%	2.9%
Black	15	12	1.9%	1.2%
Native American/Other	8	8	1.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

North Topsail Beach, North Carolina has an estimated population of 784, a large decrease from the 1,005 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Topsail Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Topsail Beach has become more 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 North Topsail Beach, that probability was 17.2% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Topsail Beach is ranked the 503rd 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). North Topsail Beach was ranked the 442nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Topsail Beach's White Population

691 residents of North Topsail Beach, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Topsail Beach is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. North Topsail Beach ranks 77th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Topsail Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. White residents' share of North Topsail Beach's population has decreased from 90.8% to 88.1%.

North Topsail Beach is more White than neighboring Sneads Ferry (74.8% White), Holly Ridge (87.1% White), Surf City (86.9% White), and Jacksonville (54.9% White). North Topsail Beach is less White than neighboring Topsail Beach (100% White).

North Topsail Beach's Black Population

15 residents of North Topsail Beach, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Topsail Beach is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. North Topsail Beach ranks 665th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Topsail Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of North Topsail Beach's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.9%.

North Topsail Beach is more Black than neighboring Topsail Beach (0% Black). North Topsail Beach is less Black than neighboring Sneads Ferry (6.4% Black), Surf City (4.3% Black), and Jacksonville (14.6% Black).

North Topsail Beach's Asian Population

0 residents of North Topsail Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Topsail Beach is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. North Topsail Beach ranks 585th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Topsail Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of North Topsail Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Topsail Beach is less Asian than neighboring Sneads Ferry (2.6% Asian), Holly Ridge (1.5% Asian), Surf City (0.5% Asian), and Jacksonville (2.5% Asian).

North Topsail Beach's Hispanic Population

35 residents of North Topsail Beach, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Topsail Beach is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. North Topsail Beach ranks 530th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Topsail Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Hispanic residents' share of North Topsail Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

North Topsail Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Sneads Ferry (3.7% Hispanic), and Topsail Beach (0% Hispanic). North Topsail Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Holly Ridge (4.8% Hispanic), Surf City (5.6% Hispanic), and Jacksonville (19.9% Hispanic).

North Topsail Beach's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of North Topsail Beach, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Topsail Beach is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. North Topsail Beach ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Topsail Beach's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of North Topsail Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

North Topsail Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sneads Ferry (0% Native American/Other), Holly Ridge (0% Native American/Other), Surf City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Topsail Beach (0% Native American/Other). North Topsail Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jacksonville (1.2% Native American/Other).

North Topsail Beach's Multiracial Population

35 residents of North Topsail Beach, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Topsail Beach is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. North Topsail Beach ranks 584th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Topsail Beach's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Multiracial residents' share of North Topsail Beach's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.5%.

North Topsail Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Surf City (2.7% Multiracial), and Topsail Beach (0% Multiracial). North Topsail Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Sneads Ferry (12.5% Multiracial), Holly Ridge (4.8% Multiracial), and Jacksonville (6.9% 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.