Minnesott Beach, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 593, Minnesott Beach's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Minnesott Beach is a small community located in North Carolina, within Pamlico County. The total population is 593. It ranks as the 554th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Minnesott Beach is 64.0 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 6.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.8% 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 Minnesott Beach is $73,690. This is 2% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $292,200. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Minnesott Beach has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 20.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% 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 95.5%. Notably, 15.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Minnesott Beach, 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.