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North Topsail Beach, North Carolina - Basic Facts

The Town of North Topsail Beach had a population of 972 as of July 1, 2023. North Topsail Beach ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for North Topsail Beach is located at latitude 34.4902 and longitude -77.4316 in Onslow County. The formal boundaries for the Town of North Topsail Beach encompass a land area of 6.35 sq. miles and a water area of 4.17 sq. miles. Onslow County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Town of North Topsail Beach has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The Town of North Topsail Beach is located within Township of Stump Sound, a minor civil division (MCD) of Onslow County.


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North Topsail Beach, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 972 (100%)
Population in Households 972 (100.0%)
Population in Families 640 (65.8%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 156
Diversity Index2 21
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $69,336
Average Household Income $134,994
% of Income for Mortgage4 37%
Per Capita Income $74,441
Wealth Index5 157
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (61.2)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 2,748 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 334 (12.2%)
Renter Occupied HU 202 ( 7.4%)
Vacant Housing Units 2,212 (80.5%)
Median Home Value $430,000
Average Home Value $452,545
Housing Affordability Index3 65
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 536
Average Household Size 1.81
Family Households 270
Average Family Size 2.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population -1.02% -1.03%
Households -0.51% -0.57%
Families   -0.68%
Median Household Income   3.72%
Per Capita Income   3.21%
Owner Occupied HU   0.42%

North Topsail Beach, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares North Topsail Beach to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 452 42nd
Population Density # 687 12th
Median Household Income # 181 77th
Housing Affordability Index # 81 10th
Per Capita Income # 14 98th
Diversity Index # 729 6th

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