Calabash, NC Demographics

A map of Calabash's Population by Race

Calabash, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,377, a large increase from the 2,011 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 7.7% Multiracial, 6.4% Hispanic, 5.6% Black, 1.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Calabash, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Calabash has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Calabash, that probability was 33.7% in 2020 and 36.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calabash is ranked the 310th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Calabash was ranked the 323rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calabash's White Population

1,874 residents of Calabash, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calabash is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Calabash ranks 254th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calabash's White population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Calabash's population has decreased from 80.6% to 78.8%.

Calabash is less White than neighboring Carolina Shores (94.1% White), Sunset Beach (94.2% White), Little River (83.3% White), Ocean Isle Beach (98.2% White), and North Myrtle Beach (89.1% White).

Calabash's Black Population

132 residents of Calabash, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calabash is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Calabash ranks 568th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calabash's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.6%. Black residents' share of Calabash's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.6%.

Calabash is more Black than neighboring Carolina Shores (0% Black), Sunset Beach (2% Black), Ocean Isle Beach (0.6% Black), and North Myrtle Beach (2.9% Black). Calabash is less Black than neighboring Little River (6.4% Black).

Calabash's Asian Population

35 residents of Calabash, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calabash is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Calabash ranks 431st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calabash's Asian population has grown by an estimated 218.2%. Asian residents' share of Calabash's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.5%.

Calabash is more Asian than neighboring Carolina Shores (0% Asian), Sunset Beach (0.2% Asian), Little River (0.6% Asian), Ocean Isle Beach (0% Asian), and North Myrtle Beach (0.8% Asian).

Calabash's Hispanic Population

153 residents of Calabash, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calabash is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Calabash ranks 215th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calabash's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Calabash's population has decreased from 9.9% to 6.4%.

Calabash is more Hispanic than neighboring Carolina Shores (0.3% Hispanic), Sunset Beach (1.5% Hispanic), Little River (4.7% Hispanic), Ocean Isle Beach (1.1% Hispanic), and North Myrtle Beach (4.7% Hispanic).

Calabash's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Calabash, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Calabash is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Calabash ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calabash's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 96.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Calabash's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Calabash is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carolina Shores (3.3% Native American/Other), Sunset Beach (0.6% Native American/Other), Little River (0.1% Native American/Other), Ocean Isle Beach (0.1% Native American/Other), and North Myrtle Beach (0.4% Native American/Other).

Calabash's Multiracial Population

182 residents of Calabash, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calabash is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Calabash ranks 306th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calabash's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 122.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Calabash's population has increased from 4.1% to 7.7%.

Calabash is more Multiracial than neighboring Carolina Shores (2.3% Multiracial), Sunset Beach (1.6% Multiracial), Little River (4.8% Multiracial), Ocean Isle Beach (0% Multiracial), and North Myrtle Beach (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.