Carolina beach is located in New hanover county North carolina with a geographic area of 2.5 square miles. The total population in Carolina beach is 6,324 with 49.6% male and 50.4% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 14.0% of the population and over age 65 is 17.6% of the population. The median household income is $68,773, per capita income is $42,878. There are a total of 2,799 housing units with 65.5% owner occupied. Education includes 17.6% of residents that are high school graduates and 45.7% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Carolina beach in the summer is 75 degrees, and in the winter 38 degrees.
