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Holden Beach, NC

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Population
916
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
5 ft
Median Home Value
$658,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$116,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Holden Beach in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina23 miles away · 21,346 residents.

About Holden Beach

Holden Beach is a seaside town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, situated on an eight-mile-long barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Bounded by the Lockwoods Folly and Shallotte inlets, the resort community of approximately 962 at the 2020 census is served by Brunswick County Schools locally.

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Low PopulationA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+100.0ratingWater Recreation AccessA95.8rating

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