Brandywine Bay, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Brandywine Bay, North Carolina Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brandywine Bay, North Carolina had a total population of 1,313, the 410th largest community in North Carolina, with a median household income of $105,000, which is 45% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 1.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 45% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in North Carolina.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 1.2% — among the lowest in North Carolina.
54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in North Carolina.
Unemployment rate of 12.1% is notably above the national average.

Brandywine Bay Quick Facts

Population 1,313

Median Household Income $105,000

Median Home Value $371,500

Poverty Rate 1.2%

Unemployment Rate 12.1%

Median Age 58.8 years

Homeownership Rate 89.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.1%

High School Graduation Rate 96.9%

Diversity Index 20/100

Population 1,313 410th of 772

Median Income $105,000 top 10%

Poverty Rate 1.2% 90% lower than national

Median Home Value $371,500 top 20%

How Brandywine Bay Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,404	1,313	-6.5%
Median household income	$88,125	$105,000	+19.1%
Median home value	$330,900	$371,500	+12.3%

How Brandywine Bay Compares

Median Household Income

Brandywine Bay

$105,000

$72,388

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Brandywine Bay

$371,500

$288,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.4%

$25K-$50K 11.3%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 52.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.3%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

2.3%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

1.0%

$45K-$50K

1.3%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

14.9%

$75K-$100K

8.3%

$100K-$125K

12.5%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

20.9%

$200K+

13.3%

Employment

12.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

43.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 89.2%

Renter 10.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,141/mo 24.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

7.2%

18-34

16.7%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

29.4%

75+

24.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Brandywine Bay Rankings in North Carolina

#410 Population of 772

#70 Median Income of 716

#70 Education of 772

#137 Home Value of 725

Explore North Carolina Rankings

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Other Cities in Carteret County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Morehead City	9,806	$56,233	18.1%	$357,400
Beaufort	4,689	$53,321	11.2%	$354,900
Newport	4,441	$56,351	10.7%	$233,600
Emerald Isle	3,934	$89,773	4.9%	$603,700
Cape Carteret	2,703	$86,136	6.1%	$375,700
Cedar Point	1,917	$98,750	5.4%	$423,700
Broad Creek	1,836	$57,500	7.8%	$244,200
Atlantic Beach	1,719	$70,402	15.6%	$498,400
Pine Knoll Shores	1,351	$109,375	3.5%	$592,300
Harkers Island	1,060	$60,000	10.4%	$313,100

Cities Similar to Brandywine Bay

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Maury	1,339	N/A	N/A	3.3%	54.7%
Buxton	1,267	N/A	$409,900	25.5%	6.7%
Pine Knoll Shores	1,351	$109,375	$592,300	65.5%	3.5%
Alamance	1,267	$99,375	$407,300	38.9%	10.3%
Stem	1,249	$95,625	$240,500	29.3%	3.0%

Population Overview

Brandywine Bay is a small community located in North Carolina, within Carteret County. The total population is 1,313. It ranks as the 410th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brandywine Bay is 58.8 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 7.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brandywine Bay is $105,000. This is 45% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 30% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.2%. This is 91% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 12.1%. This is 156% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $371,500. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brandywine Bay has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.1%.

Education

54.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Brandywine Bay in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.9%. Notably, 23.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brandywine Bay, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brandywine Bay, North Carolina?

Brandywine Bay, North Carolina has a population of 1,313 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Brandywine Bay, NC?

The median household income in Brandywine Bay is $105,000, which is 30% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Brandywine Bay, NC?

The poverty rate in Brandywine Bay is 1.2%. This means approximately 16 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Brandywine Bay, North Carolina?

Brandywine Bay's population is 89.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Brandywine Bay, NC?

The median home value in Brandywine Bay is $371,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

How educated is Brandywine Bay, North Carolina?

54.1% of adults (25+) in Brandywine Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 23.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.