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Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Town · Population 5,463 · #137 in North Carolina
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About Carolina Shores

Set in the southern part of North Carolina, Carolina Shores is a close-knit town counting 5,463 people who proudly call it home.

Carolina Shores holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,884 residents per square mile.

What Makes Carolina Shores Unique

  • The only place in America named Carolina Shores — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in southern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,463.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Carolina Shores

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Carolina Shores

  • Angus Steakhouse and Seafood — seafood
  • Bagel Dock Cafe — bagel (café)
  • Beck's Restaurant — seafood
  • Dockside Seafood House — seafood
  • Ella's of Calabash — seafood
  • Grapevine Mediterranean Restaurant & Lounge — mediterranean
  • Milk and Honey Breakfast, Bar, and More
  • Mmm Que Rico — peruvian
  • Papa's Pizza — pizza
  • Sunny Side Up Diner — american

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carolina Shores

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)5,463
Rank in state#137 of 549
Land area2.9 sq mi
Density1,884/sq mi
Coordinates33.9079, -78.5731

🗺️ Map of Carolina Shores