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The Town of Calabash had a population of 2,377 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Calabash is located at latitude 33.8907 and longitude -78.5683 in Brunswick County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Calabash encompass a land area of 3.33 sq. miles and a water area of 0.34 sq. miles. Brunswick County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Calabash has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Calabash is located within Township of Shallotte, a minor civil division (MCD) of Brunswick County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,377 (100%) |
| Population Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $65,310 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,052 |
| Median Home Value | $253,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,768 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 796 (45.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 346 (19.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 626 (35.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,142 |
| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
| Family Households | 689 (60.3%) |
The table below compares Calabash to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 311 | 60th |
| Population Density | # 572 | 26th |
| Median Household Income | # 328 | 58th |
| Per Capita Income | # 236 | 70th |
| Diversity Index | # 470 | 40th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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