CalabashNC
A town of 2,377. Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns.
What makes Calabash stand out
The thing Calabash does most differently from other towns.
Calabash has grown 12.6% since 2010
1,786 people in 2010; 2,377 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Calabash’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Opening delayed for Calabash WalmartWWAYTV3 · Sep 16
- Man arrested after 4-year-old allegedly ingested cocaineWSAW · Aug 3
- Landmarks that guide you though Brunswick, from county and state linesWilmington Star-News · Aug 1
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Calabash. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Calabash beats the North Carolina average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Calabash | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 12.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.2% | 7.9% |
Mild winters, hot summers
Calabash has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
About one in nine working residents works right in Calabash
Most working residents leave Calabash for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Wilmington (8%), Shallotte (7%) and North Myrtle Beach (5%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Calabash home is worth about $352K
The typical Calabash home is worth about $352,000, up 1.9% in a year, 5% above the North Carolina typical home.
Typical home value
0.2% of Calabash is conserved land
9.7 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About Calabash
Town in North Carolina, United States
Calabash is a small town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 2,011. It is known as the "Seafood Capital of the World" because of the town's seafood restaurants.
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- Population
- 2,011
- Area
- 3.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 49 ft
- ZIP code
- 28467
- Area code
- 910
Calabash’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Calabash.