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Holden Beach, North Carolina
Town · Population 919 · #344 in North Carolina
About Holden Beach
Set in the southern part of North Carolina, Holden Beach is a tiny community, home to 919 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Holden Beach holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.03 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 303 residents per square mile.
📰 Holden Beach News Today
- Authorities identify victims who died after ocean rescue at Holden Beach WECT · Aug 3
- Two people drown in Holden Beach after ocean rescue Spectrum News · Aug 3
- 20-Year-Old Son Dies While Trying to Save Father at Beach After Both Struggled in ‘Uncontrollable Rip Currents’ People.com · Aug 6
- 20-year-old dies trying to save father on vacation at North Carolina beach WBTV · Aug 4
- Lenoir father and son identified after deadly ocean rescue attempt at Holden Beach Queen City News · Aug 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Holden Beach Unique
- The only place in America named Holden Beach — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Holden Beach
- Provision Company — regional
- Salty Dogs Cafe and Bark Bar
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)919
Rank in state#344 of 549
Land area3.03 sq mi
Density303/sq mi
Coordinates33.9120, -78.3208