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Shallotte

North Carolina · 4,185 residents · 9.24 sq mi
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Shallotte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,306. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,804 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $214,900. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,185
+203%since 2000
from 1,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
+203%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
−4%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6102K3K4K5K1990201020202024Shallotte
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,306
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,516
+54%since 2000
from $21,168 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+5%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(3,326)
Black9.5%(399)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(183)
Asian1.3%(53)
Other5.6%(236)
Diversity Score44.7%(1,871)
Diversity Score
45
+97%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+101%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shallotte, North Carolina?

Shallotte, North Carolina has about 4,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shallotte, North Carolina earns about $58,306 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 $214,900, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Shallotte, North Carolina?

About 24.8% 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 17.9% 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 3,209 residents, a change of about 329 percent over that period.

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