Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina | |
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 The Atlantic Beach water tower | |
 Seal | |
| Motto: "North Carolina's Crystal Coast" | |
 Location of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina | |
  Atlantic Beach  Atlantic Beach  Atlantic Beach | |
| Coordinates: 34°42′07″N 76°44′31″W / 34.70194°N 76.74194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Carteret |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.76 sq mi (7.14 km2) |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,364 |
| • Density | 572.5/sq mi (221.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28512 |
| Area code | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-02500[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405180[2] |
| Website | www |
Atlantic Beach is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is one of the five communities located on Bogue Banks. The population was 1,364 at the 2020 census.[4]
History
[edit]The idea of Atlantic Beach was first envisioned in the 1870s by Appleton Oaksmith. However, construction did not begin until 1887. In 1928, a bridge was built, connecting Atlantic Beach to Morehead City.[5]
Fort Macon and Queen Anne's Revenge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]
The United States Coast Guard homeports several cutters in Atlantic Beach.[7][8][9]
Geography
[edit]Atlantic Beach is located on the eastern portion of Bogue Banks, a barrier island on the Atlantic coast. The town is bordered to the south by the Atlantic Ocean and to the north by Bogue Sound, which separates it from the mainland. To the east is Fort Macon State Park, occupying the eastern end of Bogue Banks and overlooking Beaufort Inlet, while to the west is the town of Pine Knoll Shores.
Atlantic Beach is connected to the mainland by the Atlantic Beach Causeway to Morehead City. North Carolina Highway 58 leads west from Atlantic Beach, running the length of Bogue Banks to Emerald Isle.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Atlantic Beach has a total area of 2.7 square miles (6.9 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2), or 12.87%, is water.[4]
Climate
[edit]Atlantic Beach has a subtropical climate, like much of the Southeastern United States, characterized by short, relatively mild winters and long, hot, and humid summers. Daytime summer temperatures average around 89 °F (32 °C) and in winter, daytime temperatures average around 57 °F (14 °C). Summers in Atlantic Beach are cooler than a lot of cities within the southeastern region of the United States, primarily because of its close location to the ocean, and winters similarly see less extreme temperatures. The highest recorded temperature was 107 °F (42 °C) in 1952, and the lowest recorded temperature was 1 °F (−17 °C) in 1985. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, with the wettest month being August, with an average total of 7.55 inches (192 millimeters).
| Climate data for ATLANTIC BEACH WTP, NC, 1991-2020 normals | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.7 (12.1) |
54.6 (12.6) |
60.8 (16.0) |
68.1 (20.1) |
76.3 (24.6) |
82.5 (28.1) |
86.2 (30.1) |
85.8 (29.9) |
82.5 (28.1) |
74.3 (23.5) |
65.1 (18.4) |
57.1 (13.9) |
70.6 (21.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.2 (7.9) |
47.4 (8.6) |
53.5 (11.9) |
61.7 (16.5) |
70.1 (21.2) |
77.4 (25.2) |
81.0 (27.2) |
80.3 (26.8) |
76.5 (24.7) |
67.3 (19.6) |
57.7 (14.3) |
49.8 (9.9) |
64.1 (17.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 38.7 (3.7) |
40.1 (4.5) |
46.2 (7.9) |
55.3 (12.9) |
63.9 (17.7) |
72.4 (22.4) |
75.8 (24.3) |
74.8 (23.8) |
70.6 (21.4) |
60.3 (15.7) |
50.3 (10.2) |
42.5 (5.8) |
57.6 (14.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 22.1 (−5.5) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
40.4 (4.7) |
51.4 (10.8) |
63.8 (17.7) |
68.1 (20.1) |
68.4 (20.2) |
59.9 (15.5) |
45.4 (7.4) |
33.6 (0.9) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.23 (107) |
3.70 (94) |
3.35 (85) |
3.99 (101) |
4.50 (114) |
3.91 (99) |
5.72 (145) |
7.10 (180) |
9.65 (245) |
4.20 (107) |
3.94 (100) |
4.68 (119) |
58.97 (1,498) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.9 | 10.6 | 9.1 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 12.7 | 10.7 | 7.8 | 8.7 | 12.3 | 120.3 |
| Source: NOAA[10][11] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1950 | 49 | — | |
| 1960 | 76 | 55.1% | |
| 1970 | 300 | 294.7% | |
| 1980 | 941 | 213.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,938 | 106.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,781 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,495 | −16.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,364 | −8.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[12] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,302 | 95.45% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.15% |
| Other/Mixed | 34 | 2.49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 1.91% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,364 people, 934 households, and 447 families residing in the town.
2008
[edit]As of the census of 2008, there were 1,815 people, 971 households, and 498 families residing in the town. The population density was 831.0 inhabitants per square mile (320.9/km2). There were 4,728 housing units at an average density of 2,206.0 per square mile (851.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.03% White, 0.62% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.00% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.
There were 971 households, out of which 11.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.7% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.82 and the average family size was 2.33.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 9.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 38.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,313, and the median income for a family was $52,411. Males had a median income of $32,045 versus $24,706 for females. The per capita income for the town was $31,339. 7.3% of the population and 5.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.8% are under the age of 18 and 1.5% are 65 or older.
Age Structure Shifts
[edit]Atlantic Beach, or AB as it is often referred to by tourists, has an older population. Its Median Age is 60.5, while North Carolina at large has a Median Age of 39.4 years. Even though Morehead City is only a bridge away from Atlantic Beach, the Median Age for Atlantic Beach is 20 percent higher than Morehead City. The Town of Atlantic Beach Core Land Use (2008) Plan documented that the population was much younger in the year 2000. The Median Age was 48.7 years. This marks an 11.8 increase in median age. Nearly 29% of the town was under the age of 35 in 2000.
Migration Trends
[edit]Looking at Residential Mobility, which measures the movement from one residence to another, state-to-state movement is 5.8% in AB, and is 2.7% for the entire state of North Carolina, making the AB rate double that of NC. The highest mobility for Atlantic Beach comes from movement across different counties within North Carolina, standing at 8.2%.
Population Growth
[edit]The population of Atlantic Beach is growing at a rate of 0.77% annually, and its population has increased by 3.99% since the most recent census. Between 1970 and 2000 Atlantic Beach reportedly increased by 493.7%. The population of Atlantic Beach was steady at 1.5k from 2010 until 2020, when it decline sharply below 1.4k. Since 2020, it has been steadily rising and is projected to continue increasing, eventually reaching 1.5k again.
Fertility Rates
[edit]3.1% of Women aged 15-50 gave birth during the past year. This is about 80% of the rate in nearby Morehead City (3.8%) and about three-fifths of the rate in North Carolina as a whole (5.1%). This is low fertility compared with state norms. The Crude Birth Rate for Carteret County because it is not available for Atlantic Beach specifically, is 7.1 births per 1,000 population, based on 2019-2023 data. From 2014 to 2018, the Crude Birth Rate in Carteret County was 8.1 births per 1,000 population. This notes a marginal decrease in fertility
Atlantic Beach is a popular destination for tourists and fishermen during the fall, spring and summer. Much of its economy is driven by restaurants, hotels and other attractions such as Fort Macon State Park.
References
[edit]- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Atlantic Beach town, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ "History of Bogue Banks". Carteret County, North Carolina. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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"U.S. Coast Guard Accepts 27th Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Richard Snyder". DefPost. February 10, 2018. Archived from the original on February 11, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
USCGC Richard Snyder will be the first Sentinel-class cutter (FRC) stationed in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, and will be commissioned in April.
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"Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder arrives at new homeport in Atlantic Beach, NC". Coast Guard News. Atlantic Beach. March 21, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
Coast Guard Cutter Smilax, the oldest commissioned cutter in the Coast Guard's fleet, led the Richard Snyder into port.
- ^ "A new breath of life: Cutter Maple moves to homeport in Atlantic Beach, NC". Coast Guard Mid Atlantic. November 23, 2018. Archived from the original on August 19, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
The Coast Guard Cutter Maple has arrived at its new homeport at Coast Guard Sector Field Office Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. The Maple is a 225-foot Juniper-class buoy tender, and is the replacement for the Cutter Elm, which will be relocated to Astoria, Ore.
- ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
<ref> tag; supported parameters are dir, follow, group, name (see the help page).External links
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- Town of Atlantic Beach official website
- Atlantic Beach NC Attractions and Restaurants
- Online directory for Atlantic Beach NC Archived March 10, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- Restaurant Guide for Atlantic Beach NC
- Atlantic Beach, NC on InsiderInfo.us
- Atlantic Beach, NC on BeachCarolina.com
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