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Carolina Shores

North Carolina · 4,588 residents · 2.872 sq mi
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Carolina Shores has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,454. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,106 residents. Median home value is $214,200. With a median age of 66.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,588
+210%since 2000
from 1,482 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,597 / sq mi
+210%since 2000
from 516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.0
−2%since 2000
from 67.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K2000201020202024Carolina Shores
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,454
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,933 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,589
+35%since 2000
from $27,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,596
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $772 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
7.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,196)
Black2%(93)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(123)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other9.5%(435)
Diversity Score31.2%(1,431)
Diversity Score
31
+1230%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 38.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carolina Shores, North Carolina?

Carolina Shores, North Carolina has about 4,588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carolina Shores, North Carolina earns about $57,454 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 $214,200, and the typical rent is about $1,596 a month.

How educated are people in Carolina Shores, North Carolina?

About 23.7% 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 5.1% 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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