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Carolina Beach, North Carolina was established in 1857 and is within a 20-minute drive from Wilmington. Carolina Beach is located on the north end of Pleasure Island, the larger of two barrier islands on the Cape Fear Coast.
After a day at the beach, visitors and local residents can stroll around the charming town center, enjoying restaurants ranging from five-star to local family grills. Your evening can be complete with a walk along the boardwalk and a visit to one of Carolina Beach’s famous donut and coffee shops. One thing Carolina Beach is well-known for is fishing. Whether it’s from the pier, in the surf, or aboard a deep-sea charter boat, anglers will not be disappointed.
Carolina Beach residents and visitors enjoy the scenic beauty that makes it a unique place to live. Carolina Beach also offers a wide assortment of beach properties for sale; vacation homes, condominiums, beach houses and several vacation house rentals.
Population
| Total Population |
5,228
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| Population Density |
2,320 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
2,548
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| Male Population |
2,680
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| Median Age |
44.69 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
71%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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| Distance to CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
14 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
UNIVERSITY OF NC WILMINGTON
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| Distance to UNIVERSITY OF NC WILMINGTON |
13 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
2,678
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| Family Households |
1,397
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| Average Family Size |
2.67
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| Average Household Income |
$53,308
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| Median Household Income |
$45,642
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
71%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
2.19
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.40
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.95
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.74
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.96
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| Robbery Risk |
1.23
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.93
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.64
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
2.01
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.71
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
1.09
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
88° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
33.5° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
60.99 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
87% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
6.75%
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| Nearest Airport |
WILMINGTON INTL
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| Distance to WILMINGTON INTL |
16 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS (A)
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| Distance to MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS (A) |
61 Miles
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 28428 | 161 | $300,000 | $341,851 |
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