What is the population of Bald Head Island?

The population of Bald Head Island, NC is 186.

Where is Bald Head Island located?

Bald Head Island, NC is located at latitude 33.8618400 and longitude -77.9944300. It is in United States.

What is the area of Bald Head Island?

The area of Bald Head Island, NC is 14.948921 km².

What is the elevation of Bald Head Island?

Bald Head Island, NC has an elevation of 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Bald Head Island in?

Bald Head Island, NC is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Bald Head Island in?

Bald Head Island is in the state of North Carolina, United States.

What county is Bald Head Island, NC in?

Bald Head Island is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.

How has the population of Bald Head Island changed?

The population of Bald Head Island, NC has increased from 158 (2010) to 186 (2020), a change of 17.7%.

Bald Head Island, North Carolina

Bald Head Island: human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

About

Bald Head Island is a city located in the county of Brunswick in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 158 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 186 inhabitants.

The city was created 41 years ago in 1984.

Quick Facts about Bald Head Island

Population	186 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	North Carolina (United States)
County	Brunswick County
Postal code	28461
Phone Area Codes	910
Area	14.95 km²
Latitude & Longitude	33.8618,-77.9944
Altitude	7 feet / 2 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1985 (41 years ago)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone
Local time	21:44:20 (18th April 2026)
Density	12 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	15.05% (2010-2020)

Geography

Bald Head Island is located at 33°51'43"N 77°59'40"W (33.8618400, -77.9944300).

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Demographics

The population of Bald Head Island increased by 15.05% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	158	-	census
2011	159	0.63%	estimation process
2012	161	1.24%	estimation process
2013	163	1.23%	estimation process
2014	165	1.21%	estimation process
2015	168	1.79%	estimation process
2016	172	2.33%	estimation process
2017	176	2.27%	estimation process
2018	180	2.22%	estimation process
2019	182	1.1%	estimation process
2020	186	2.15%	estimation process

Best Things to Do in Bald Head Island

1Old Baldy Lighthouse and Smith Island Museum

Rating: 4.7 (548)

101 Light House Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461, United States View details

Phone: +19104577481 | Website available

Old Baldy Lighthouse and Smith Island Museum

2Bald Head Island Conservancy

Rating: 4.7 (89)

700 Federal Rd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461, United States View details

Phone: +19104570089 | Website available

3Timmons Oak

Rating: 4.7 (3)

Federal Rd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461, United States View details

Services and Civic Places in Bald Head Island

1Bald Head Island Town Hall

Rating: 5 (1)

106 Light House Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 View details

Phone: +19104579700 | Website available

2Bald Head Island Utilities

256 Edward Teach Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 View details

Phone: +19104577350 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bald Head Island, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
198084	Brunswick Community College	Bolivia (NC)	28422-9021

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bald Head Island, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
WMN	Wilmington, NC	505 Cando St	BUS
JNC	Jacksonville, NC	850 New Bridge Street	BUS

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Bald Head Island.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Southpor Post Office	Southport (NC)	28461

Other cities in Brunswick County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brunswick County , NC. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Leland	25,647	City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Oak Island	8,735	City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Saint James	6,607	Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
Boiling Spring Lakes	6,430	City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Long Beach	5,618	City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Carolina Shores	4,802	Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
Shallotte	4,409	City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sunset Beach	4,172	City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Southport	4,088	City in North Carolina, United States
Navassa	2,534	Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Calabash	2,360	Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Belville	2,135	Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Northwest	806	Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Ocean Isle Beach	709	Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Holden Beach	675	Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
Varnamtown	603	Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America