Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina facts for kids
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Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
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The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
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Location of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | North Carolina | ||
| County | Carteret | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.92 sq mi (17.91 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2) | ||
| • Water | 4.71 sq mi (12.19 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,388 | ||
| • Density | 628.34/sq mi (242.63/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 | 37-52000 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2407116 | ||
Pine Knoll Shores is a lovely town right on the coast in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It's located in Carteret County. In 2020, about 1,388 people lived here. One of North Carolina's state aquariums is also found in Pine Knoll Shores!
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Exploring Pine Knoll Shores Geography
Pine Knoll Shores is located in the southwestern part of Carteret County. It sits on Bogue Banks, which is a barrier island. A barrier island is a long, narrow island that protects the mainland from ocean storms.
Location and Surroundings
The town has the Atlantic Ocean to its south. To the north, you'll find Bogue Sound. This sound is a body of water that separates the barrier island from the mainland.
Pine Knoll Shores is next to other towns. To the west, it borders Indian Beach. To the east, it borders Atlantic Beach.
Getting Around Town
North Carolina Highway 58 runs right through Pine Knoll Shores. This highway travels along the entire length of Bogue Banks.
If you head east on NC 58, you can cross a bridge to Morehead City on the mainland. If you go west, NC 58 crosses Bogue Sound from Emerald Isle to Cape Carteret, also on the mainland.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Pine Knoll Shores covers about 6.6 square kilometers (2.5 square miles) in total. Most of this area, about 5.8 square kilometers (2.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), is water.
People of Pine Knoll Shores
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 646 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,360 | 110.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,524 | 12.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,339 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,388 | 3.7% | |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,388 people living in Pine Knoll Shores. These people made up 663 households and 453 families.
Most of the people living in Pine Knoll Shores are White (non-Hispanic), making up about 96.11% of the population. There are also smaller numbers of people from other racial backgrounds. About 1.15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Community Life
In 2008, the town had about 1,547 people. Many households were made up of married couples. A good number of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Pine Knoll Shores in 2008 was 62 years old. This means it's a community with many older adults. About 7.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
One of the most exciting places in town is the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. It's a fantastic place to learn about ocean life and marine animals. You can see many different kinds of fish, sharks, sea turtles, and other creatures that live in the waters around North Carolina and beyond.
Images for kids
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Fish sculpture outside the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
See also
In Spanish: Pine Knoll Shores (Carolina del Norte) para niños
