Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Calabash, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,377

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.8%1,874

Two or More

7.7%182

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%153

Black

5.6%132

Asian

1.5%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%22

High School Diploma

36.9%702

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%92

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%192

Associate's Degree

10.1%193

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%240

Master's Degree

7.8%148

Professional Degree

0.7%13

Doctorate

1%19

HS or Higher

85.1%

BA or Higher

22.1%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$253,200

Median Renti

$1,360

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%796

Renter-Occupied

30.3%346

Total Units

1,768

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

35.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%5

$50K–$100K

1.4%11

$100K–$150K

18.7%149

$150K–$200K

16.1%128

$200K–$300K

22.5%179

$300K–$500K

22.2%177

$500K–$1M

17%135

$1M+

1.5%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

125

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.2%74

2010–2019

13.2%234

2000–2009

14.9%264

1990–1999

33.1%586

1980–1989

19.6%346

1970–1979

8.3%146

1960–1969

3.3%58

1950–1959

2.9%52

1939 or earlier

0.5%8

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.6%1,035

Bottled/LP Gas

4.9%56

Utility Gas

3.8%43

Other

0.7%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,310

Mean Household Incomei

$76,639

Per Capita Incomei

$37,052

Poverty Ratei

17.6%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

1,214

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%35

$10K–$15K

4.9%56

$15K–$20K

1.1%12

$20K–$25K

2.2%25

$25K–$30K

7.2%82

$30K–$35K

6.7%76

$35K–$40K

1.8%21

$40K–$45K

9.5%108

$45K–$50K

2.1%24

$50K–$60K

8.1%92

$60K–$75K

14.3%163

$75K–$100K

19.3%220

$100K–$125K

6.4%73

$125K–$150K

4.2%48

$150K–$200K

4.9%56

$200K+

4.5%51

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

823.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,127

Avg. Commutei

18.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,155

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

186(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.5%Insured

9.5%Uninsured