Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Carolina Beach is a town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,052 at the 2000 census and 5,706 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Wilmington metropolitan area. The community of Wilmington Beach was annexed by the town in 2000.

Carolina Beach
Town
Carolina Beach Pier
Location in New Hanover County and the state of North Carolina.
Coordinates: 34°2′12″N 77°53′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyNew Hanover
Area
 • Total2.74 sq mi (7.09 km2)
 • Land2.45 sq mi (6.35 km2)
 • Water0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total5,706
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
6,399
 • Density2,609.71/sq mi (1,007.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28428
Area code(s)910
FIPS code37-10500[3]
GNIS feature ID0982655[4]
Websitehttp://carolinabeach.org/

Geography

Carolina Beach is located at 34°2′12″N 77°53′49″W (34.036796, -77.896939).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2).2.2 square miles (5.8 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (8.13%) is water.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
193095—
1940637570.5%
19501,08069.5%
19601,19210.4%
19701,66339.5%
19802,00020.3%
19903,63081.5%
20004,70129.5%
20105,70621.4%
2019 (est.)6,399[2]12.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[3] of 2013, there were 2,296 households, and 1,253 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,086.4 people per square mile (806.7/km2). There were 4,086 housing units at an average density of 1,813.5 per square mile (701.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.94% White, 0.39% African American,0.50% Asian, and 0.17% from other races.

There were 2,296 households, out of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.4% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 14.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 34.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,662, and the median income for a family was $44,882. Males had a median income of $31,013 versus $21,241 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,128. About 8.4% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

The New Hanover County Schools district covers Carolina Beach. Only Carolina Beach Elementary School, founded in 1937, is located in the town.[7] Older students are assigned to Charles P. Murray Middle School and Eugene Ashley High School in Wilmington.[8]

History

The town was "wiped off the map" by Hurricane Hazel in 1954. Reportedly, 362 buildings were destroyed in the town.[9]

Points of interest

Pictures
Business front on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk during the off season
Carolina Beach waterfront homes and hotels

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "History - Carolina Beach School". carolinabeach.nhcs.net.
  8. "New Hanover County, NC". www.croppermap.com. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  9. John, Schwartz; Timothy, Williams (11 September 2018). New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/11/us/as-florences-power-nears-the-carolinas-residents-brace-for-the-worst.html. Retrieved 12 September 2018. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
Preceded by
Masonboro Island		 Beaches of Southeastern North Carolina Succeeded by
Kure Beach
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