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Shallotte

North Carolina · 5,335 residents (2025 est.) · 9.24 sq mi
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Shallotte has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,367. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,258 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $349,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,639
+236%since 2000
from 1,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
+236%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
−12%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,335 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6102K3K4K5K1990201020202024Shallotte
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,367
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,148
+118%since 2000
from $21,168 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+8%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+13%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,236)
Black8.1%(112)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(313)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(3,468)
Black10.1%(469)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(533)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other3.2%(150)
Diversity Score52.1%(2,416)
Diversity Score
52
+130%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+86%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2016
from 9.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shallotte, North Carolina?

Shallotte, North Carolina has about 4,639 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shallotte, North Carolina earns about $88,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shallotte, North Carolina expensive?

In Shallotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $349,500, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in Shallotte, North Carolina?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shallotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shallotte, North Carolina?

About 10.3% of people in Shallotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shallotte, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Shallotte, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,663 residents, a change of about 375 percent over that period.

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