Calabash, North Carolina

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Calabash, North Carolina
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location of Calabash, North Carolina


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = North Carolina
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Brunswick
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area_total_km2 = 3.9
area_land_km2 = 3.7
area_water_km2 = 0.2
area_total_sq_mi = 1.5
area_land_sq_mi = 1.4
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 711
population_density_km2 = 193.6
population_density_sq_mi = 501.5

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 15
elevation_ft = 49
latd = 33 |latm = 53 |lats = 33 |latNS = N
longd = 78 |longm = 34 |longs = 0 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 28467
area_code = 910
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blank_info = 37-09540GR|2
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Calabash is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States, in the Wilmington metro area. The population was 711 at the 2000 census. It prides itself as the "Seafood Capital of the World" because of the town's large amount of "Calabash-style" seafood restaurants.

Geography

Calabash is located at coor dms|33|53|33|N|78|33|60|W|city (33.892619, -78.566547).GR|1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²).1.4 square miles (3.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (6.62%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 711 people, 377 households, and 232 families residing in the town. The population density was 501.5 people per square mile (193.3/km²). There were 508 housing units at an average density of 358.3/sq mi (138.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.25% White, 3.66% African American, 0.14% Asian, 2.25% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.66% of the population.

There were 377 households out of which 11.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.32.

In the town the population was spread out with 9.7% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 36.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,946, and the median income for a family was $38,403. Males had a median income of $27,202 versus $25,368 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,975. About 5.4% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

History

Calabash was named after gourds that grew in the region, which were used for drinking. Since the 1930s, Calabash has been known for its distinctive style of fried seafood, which has come to be known as "calabash style."

Calabash style buffets are also in many southeastern coastal towns. Myrtle Beach, SC is home to a great majority of these restaurants as the city is very close to Calabash, NC.

References

External links

* [http://www.calabashfd.org Calabash Fire Department]