Holden Beach, NC is a small community located on the coast of North Carolina. With a population of 952 and a population density of 245 people per square mile, it is a great place to enjoy peace and quiet. There are plenty of businesses in Holden Beach including restaurants like Oceanfront Grille and Oceanside Pizza & Subs, shopping outlets like Holden Beach Outlet Mall and Holden Beach Grocery & Deli, and recreational activities like Oaks Golf Course and Holden Beach Marina. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, boating, surfing, swimming, biking, kayaking, parasailing, birdwatching and more. Local organizations include the Friends of Holden Beach (FOHB), which helps to preserve the natural beauty of the community; the Lions Club which offers volunteer opportunities; and various churches that help support the local community. Local sporting events include baseball games at Fred Minges Field; tennis tournaments at Sea Trail Resort; basketball in the summertime at Town Park; golfing at nearby courses throughout Brunswick County; kite flying competitions at Islander Drive beach access ;and fishing competitions held in different locations around town such as Rodanthe Pier.
The population in Holden Beach is 952. There are 346 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Holden Beach is 62.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Holden Beach is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Holden Beach
- 71.6% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 8.4% are married with children
- 4.5% have children, but are single
Race in Holden Beach
- 98.7% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander