Shallotte, NC

Shallotte, North Carolina

Shallotte, North Carolina, in Brunswick county, is 30 miles SW of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 125 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is located in the Wilmington metropolitan area. Shallotte has a population of 1,381.

The People and Families of Shallotte

In Shallotte, about 60% of adults are married. Lots of Shallotte people are married off.

You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shallotte had a median family income of $50,069. Shallotte has a large middle class. The town enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Shallotte gave more campaign money ($4,000) to Michael Badnarik than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Shallotte Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Shallotte. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Shallotte is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Shallotte, 92% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Shallotte, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Shallotte, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Shallotte Almanac

Shallotte Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Shallotte Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shallotte, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Shallotte High Schools (2004)

WEST BRUNSWICK HIGH
550 WHITEVILLE ROAD NW
910-754-4338
Serves 1,162 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Shallotte Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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