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CITY · 2010 ACS

Calabash

North Carolina · 1,786 residents · 4.53 sq mi
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Calabash has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,048. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,075 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $153,100. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,786
+151%since 2000
from 711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.8
−12%since 2000
from 57.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5251K2K2K3K1990201020202024Calabash
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.4%(96)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 94%(71)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144%(71)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 194.4%(79)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.7%(102)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349.2%(164)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 449.7%(173)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413%(232)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.8%(264)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7416.1%(288)
US avg: 7%
75 to 8410.2%(183)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.5%(63)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,048
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,946 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,519
−6%since 2000
from $22,975 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
42.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+28%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Calabash on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(651)
Black3.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(1,409)
Black4.9%(87)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(259)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(79)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.2%(265)
Salvadoran0.9%(16)
Ancestry
English16.1%(301)
German15%(280)
Irish14.1%(263)
Italian9.4%(175)
American6.3%(118)
Scotch-Irish3.5%(65)
Polish3.3%(62)
French3.1%(57)
Scottish2.2%(41)
Hungarian1%(18)
Russian1%(18)
Welsh0.7%(13)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Slovene0.6%(12)
Ukrainian0.5%(10)
Swedish0.5%(9)
Dutch0.4%(8)
Czech0.4%(7)
British0.2%(4)
Slovak0.2%(4)
Swiss0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.2%(252)
Married55.3%(513)
Widowed1.2%(11)
Divorced16.4%(152)
Women 15+
Never married29.3%(372)
Married38.6%(490)
Widowed10.6%(134)
Divorced21.6%(274)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calabash, North Carolina?

Calabash, North Carolina has about 1,786 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calabash, North Carolina?

The typical household in Calabash, North Carolina earns about $32,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calabash, North Carolina expensive?

In Calabash, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $153,100, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Calabash, North Carolina?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Calabash, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calabash, North Carolina?

About 20.4% of people in Calabash, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calabash, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Calabash, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 597 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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