North Topsail Beach, North Carolina facts for kids
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North Topsail, North Carolina
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North Topsail Beach coastline
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Nature's Tranquil Beauty
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Location of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Onslow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.37 sq mi (26.86 km2) |
| • Land | 6.22 sq mi (16.10 km2) |
| • Water | 4.15 sq mi (10.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,005 |
| • Density | 161.63/sq mi (62.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28460
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-47845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407008 |
| Website | www.north-topsail-beach.org |
North Topsail Beach is a town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 1,005. It is located on Topsail Island. North Topsail Beach is part of the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
In the 1940s, Ocean City was the one place in the area where African Americans could vacation or buy property. The idea came from white attorney Edgar L. Yow, who owned land in the area and talked to Black physician Samuel Gray. Wade H. Chestnut, who along with wife Caronell owned the first home there, was a leader in the community's development. In July 2022, a historical marker was planned, which will be part of the state's Civil Rights Trail.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.6 square miles (27 km2), of which 6.4 square miles (17 km2) is land and 4.2 square miles (11 km2) (39.32%) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 843 | — | |
| 2010 | 743 | −11.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,005 | 35.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 913 | 90.85% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 12 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Other/Mixed | 32 | 3.18% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 4.08% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,005 people, 482 households, and 233 families residing in the town.
See also
In Spanish: North Topsail Beach para niños
