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Carolina Shores

North Carolina · 3,048 residents · 2.872 sq mi
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Carolina Shores has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,419. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,566 residents. Median home value is $213,800. With a median age of 64.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 64.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
3,048
+106%since 2000
from 1,482 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,061 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
64.9
−4%since 2000
from 67.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K2000201020202024Carolina Shores
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,419
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,933 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,734
+2%since 2000
from $27,093 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,220
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $772 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−46.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+25%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,468)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,889)
Black1.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(65)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0.8%(26)
Diversity Score12.1%(367)
Diversity Score
12
+414%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carolina Shores, North Carolina?

Carolina Shores, North Carolina has about 3,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carolina Shores, North Carolina earns about $49,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carolina Shores, North Carolina expensive?

In Carolina Shores, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $213,800, and the typical rent is about $1,220 a month.

How educated are people in Carolina Shores, North Carolina?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carolina Shores, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carolina Shores, North Carolina?

About 1.5% of people in Carolina Shores, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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