Atlantic Beach, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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The Atlantic Beach water tower
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| Motto(s):
"North Carolina's Crystal Coast"
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Location of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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 Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Location in the United States
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Location in North America
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Carteret | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.76 sq mi (7.14 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.17 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) | |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,364 | |
| • Density | 572.63/sq mi (221.05/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28512
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| Area code(s) | 252 | |
| FIPS code | 37-02500 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405180 | |
Atlantic Beach is a fun town located in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It's one of five communities on Bogue Banks, which is a long, narrow barrier island that protects the mainland from ocean storms. In 2020, about 1,364 people lived there.
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Exploring Atlantic Beach's History
The idea for Atlantic Beach started way back in the 1870s with a person named Appleton Oaksmith. But building the town didn't really begin until 1887. A big step for the town was in 1928 when a bridge was built. This bridge connected Atlantic Beach to Morehead City, making it much easier to visit.
Two important historical places near Atlantic Beach are Fort Macon and the shipwreck of the Queen Anne's Revenge. These are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The United States Coast Guard also keeps some of its ships, called cutters, in Atlantic Beach.
Where is Atlantic Beach Located?
Atlantic Beach is found on the eastern part of Bogue Banks. This barrier island has the Atlantic Ocean to its south and Bogue Sound to its north. The sound is a body of water that separates the island from the mainland.
To the east of Atlantic Beach is Fort Macon State Park. This park is at the very end of Bogue Banks and looks out over Beaufort Inlet, which is where the sound meets the ocean. To the west, you'll find the town of Pine Knoll Shores.
Atlantic Beach is connected to the mainland by the Atlantic Beach Causeway. This road leads directly to Morehead City. If you travel west from Atlantic Beach on North Carolina Highway 58, you can explore the entire length of Bogue Banks, all the way to Emerald Isle.
The town of Atlantic Beach covers about 2.7 square miles (7.1 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.37 square miles (0.9 square kilometers), is water.
What's the Weather Like in Atlantic Beach?
Atlantic Beach has a subtropical climate. This means it has short, mild winters and long, hot, and humid summers.
- In summer, the average daytime temperature is around 89°F (31.7°C).
- In winter, the average daytime temperature is around 57°F (13.9°C).
Summers here are a bit cooler than in many other places in the southeastern United States. This is because the town is so close to the ocean. Winters also have less extreme temperatures. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 107°F (41.7°C) in 1952, and the coldest was 1°F (-17.2°C) in 1985.
It rains a lot throughout the year in Atlantic Beach. August is usually the wettest month, with about 7.55 inches (192 mm) of rain on average.
| Climate data for ATLANTIC BEACH WTP, NC, 1991-2020 normals | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.7 (12.1) |
54.6 (12.6) |
60.8 (16.0) |
68.1 (20.1) |
76.3 (24.6) |
82.5 (28.1) |
86.2 (30.1) |
85.8 (29.9) |
82.5 (28.1) |
74.3 (23.5) |
65.1 (18.4) |
57.1 (13.9) |
70.6 (21.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.2 (7.9) |
47.4 (8.6) |
53.5 (11.9) |
61.7 (16.5) |
70.1 (21.2) |
77.4 (25.2) |
81.0 (27.2) |
80.3 (26.8) |
76.5 (24.7) |
67.3 (19.6) |
57.7 (14.3) |
49.8 (9.9) |
64.1 (17.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 38.7 (3.7) |
40.1 (4.5) |
46.2 (7.9) |
55.3 (12.9) |
63.9 (17.7) |
72.4 (22.4) |
75.8 (24.3) |
74.8 (23.8) |
70.6 (21.4) |
60.3 (15.7) |
50.3 (10.2) |
42.5 (5.8) |
57.6 (14.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 22.1 (−5.5) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
40.4 (4.7) |
51.4 (10.8) |
63.8 (17.7) |
68.1 (20.1) |
68.4 (20.2) |
59.9 (15.5) |
45.4 (7.4) |
33.6 (0.9) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.23 (107) |
3.70 (94) |
3.35 (85) |
3.99 (101) |
4.50 (114) |
3.91 (99) |
5.72 (145) |
7.10 (180) |
9.65 (245) |
4.20 (107) |
3.94 (100) |
4.68 (119) |
58.97 (1,498) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.9 | 10.6 | 9.1 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 12.7 | 10.7 | 7.8 | 8.7 | 12.3 | 120.3 |
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People Living in Atlantic Beach
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 49 | — | |
| 1960 | 76 | 55.1% | |
| 1970 | 300 | 294.7% | |
| 1980 | 941 | 213.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,938 | 106.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,781 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,495 | −16.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,364 | −8.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,364 people living in Atlantic Beach. These people made up 934 households, and 447 of those were families.
Most of the people living in Atlantic Beach are White (95.45%). There are also smaller groups of Asian (0.15%), people of two or more races (2.49%), and Hispanic or Latino people (1.91%).
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,302 | 95.45% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.15% |
| Other/Mixed | 34 | 2.49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 1.91% |
Population in 2008
In 2008, there were 1,815 people living in Atlantic Beach. The town had 971 households, and 498 of these were families.
- About 11.8% of households had children under 18.
- 44.1% were married couples.
- 48.7% were not families.
- About 39.6% of households had only one person living there.
- 9.0% had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average household had 1.82 people, and the average family had 2.33 people.
The median age of people in Atlantic Beach was 49 years old.
- 9.8% were under 18.
- 6.9% were 18 to 24.
- 26.3% were 25 to 44.
- 38.8% were 45 to 64.
- 18.2% were 65 or older.
For every 100 females, there were about 112 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,313. For families, it was $52,411. The average income per person was $31,339. A small number of people (7.3%) and families (5.3%) lived below the poverty line.
Atlantic Beach is a very popular place for tourists and people who love to fish. This is especially true in the fall, spring, and summer. Many of the jobs and businesses in Atlantic Beach are related to tourism. This includes restaurants, hotels, and attractions like Fort Macon State Park.
See also
In Spanish: Atlantic Beach (Carolina del Norte) para niños
