Carolina Shores, North Carolina facts for kids
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Carolina Shores, North Carolina
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 Carolina Shores, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Brunswick | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.45 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,588 | |
| • Density | 1,597.49/sq mi (616.86/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28467
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| Area codes | 910, 472 | |
| FIPS code | 37-10550 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405382 | |
Carolina Shores is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It is located near the border with South Carolina. In 2020, about 4,588 people lived there. This number has grown quite a bit over the years. For example, in 2010, the population was 3,048, and in 2000, it was 1,482.
Carolina Shores is part of the larger Wilmington area. The town was officially created in 1998. Before that, it was part of the nearby town of Calabash. The two towns decided to split after some disagreements about services like trash collection and rules for signs. Even today, the borders of Carolina Shores and Calabash are very close and sometimes even mix.
The town shares its name with a local country club. Interestingly, the name "Carolina Shores" can be a bit confusing because the town itself does not have a "shore" or border any large body of water.
Where is Carolina Shores?
Carolina Shores is in the southwestern part of Brunswick County. Its southwestern edge touches the South Carolina state line. The town of Calabash is right next to Carolina Shores to the south.
A major road, U.S. Route 17, runs along the northwestern side of the town. This highway can take you about 47 miles northeast to Wilmington. If you head southwest on the same highway, you'll reach Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in about 24 miles.
The total area of Carolina Shores is about 2.88 square miles (7.45 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Carolina Shores?
The number of people living in Carolina Shores has steadily increased over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,482 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,048 | 105.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,588 | 50.5% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 4,588 people living in Carolina Shores. There were 1,882 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 1,319 were families.
Most people living in Carolina Shores are White (non-Hispanic), making up about 91.46% of the population. Other groups include Black or African American people (2.03%), Native American people (0.24%), and Asian people (0.57%). About 3.01% of the population identified as Other or Mixed races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 2.68% of the town's population.
