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Calabash, NC

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Population
3,069
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
50 ft
Median Home Value
$253,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,360/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,310
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Calabash in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina11 miles away · 21,346 residents.

About Calabash

Calabash is a coastal fishing town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, situated along the tidal Calabash River near the South Carolina border. Widely celebrated as the Seafood Capital of the World for its distinct Calabash-style seafood restaurants, the community of approximately 2,377 is served by the Brunswick County Schools district locally.

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Low PopulationA+97.9ratingWater Recreation AccessA96.9ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA95.1rating

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