Demographics & People — Shallotte, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,465 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
| Median Age | 45.5 |
| Total Households | 1,911 |
| Family Households | 1,339 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3783 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,305 |
| Black or African American | 517 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 444 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,025 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 883 |
| American | 580 |
| German | 504 |
| English | 487 |
| Irish | 479 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 465 |
| Italian | 302 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
Language
| English Only | 4,066 |
| Spanish | 53 |
| Population 5+ | 4,136 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 343 |
| Population 18+ | 3,388 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shallotte, North Carolina.