Kure Beach, North Carolina facts for kids
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Kure Beach, North Carolina
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Town hall and fire station
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Location in New Hanover County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | North Carolina | ||
| County | New Hanover | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,191 | ||
| • Density | 2,489.77/sq mi (961.63/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
28449
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| Area codes | 910, 472 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-36220 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2405961 | ||
Kure Beach is a small town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It is about 15 miles south of Wilmington. Kure Beach is part of the larger Wilmington area.
This town is located on Pleasure Island. It is just south of Carolina Beach and north of Fort Fisher. Kure Beach is less than one square mile in size. It stretches along about 3.5 miles of coastline. The town is usually only a few hundred yards wide. In 2020, about 2,191 people lived here. The current mayor is Allen Oliver.
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History of Kure Beach
The Kure Beach area has had a post office since 1942. The town got its name from an early family who settled there.
Kure Beach Fishing Pier
The Kure Beach Fishing Pier is very old. It is one of the oldest piers on the Atlantic Coast. The first pier was built in 1923. Over the years, it has been rebuilt many times. This was needed because of normal wear and tear.
World War II Event
During World War II, on the night of July 24–25, 1943, a German U-boat was reported to have fired shells towards a plant near Kure Beach. This plant produced a special chemical for aviation fuel. However, the shells reportedly landed in the nearby Cape Fear River. Some historians disagree about whether this attack actually happened. There is no clear physical proof or German Navy records to confirm it.
Population and People
Kure Beach has grown over the years. The population has increased steadily.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 228 | — | |
| 1960 | 293 | 28.5% | |
| 1970 | 394 | 34.5% | |
| 1980 | 611 | 55.1% | |
| 1990 | 619 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,507 | 143.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,012 | 33.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,191 | 8.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,148 | 6.8% | |
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Who Lives in Kure Beach?
The 2020 United States census showed that 2,191 people lived in Kure Beach. Most residents are White. There are also people from other backgrounds living in the town.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,024 | 92.38% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 10 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.82% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 94 | 4.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 1.69% |
Schools in Kure Beach
Children living in Kure Beach attend schools in the New Hanover County School System.
- Elementary school students go to Carolina Beach Elementary School.
- Middle school students attend Murray Middle School.
- High school students go to Ashley High School.
- Some students may also attend early college high schools. These include Isaac Bear Early College High School (at UNCW) and Cape Fear Community College (CFCC).
See also
In Spanish: Kure Beach para niños
