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Carolina Beach, NC


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Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Carolina Beach, North Carolina, in New Hanover county, is 13 miles S of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 127 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Wilmington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,701 people in Carolina Beach.

The People and Families of Carolina Beach

In Carolina Beach, about 50% of adults are married. In Carolina Beach, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Carolina Beach than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carolina Beach had a median family income of $44,882. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Carolina Beach. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Carolina Beach, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,550) in Carolina Beach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Carolina Beach Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Carolina Beach is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Carolina Beach contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Property taxes are a bit high in Carolina Beach, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Carolina Beach, 88% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in Carolina Beach is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Carolina Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Carolina Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Carolina Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Carolina Beach Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Carolina Beach Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Carolina Beach College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Carolina Beach, NC

Comparing Carolina Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity51
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime25
Low Property Crime14

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