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Carolina Shores, NC


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Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Carolina Shores, North Carolina, in Brunswick county, is 42 miles SW of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 129 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The people of the town are in the Wilmington metropolitan area. Carolina Shores has a population of 1,482.

The People and Families of Carolina Shores

In Carolina Shores, about 80% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Carolina Shores.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carolina Shores had a median family income of $48,527. Carolina Shores has a large middle class. The town isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. Carolina Shores benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Carolina Shores residents, with $20. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Carolina Shores Housing

In Carolina Shores, 97% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Carolina Shores may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Carolina Shores, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Carolina Shores is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Carolina Shores People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Carolina Shores Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Carolina Shores College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Carolina Shores, NC

Comparing Carolina Shores 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity31
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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