Southern Shores, North Carolina Explained

Official Name:Southern Shores, North Carolina
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:270px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:North Carolina
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Dare
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:1969[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Km2:10.75
Area Land Km2:10.22
Area Water Km2:0.53
Area Total Sq Mi:4.15
Area Land Sq Mi:3.95
Area Water Sq Mi:0.20
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:3090
Population Density Km2:302.33
Population Density Sq Mi:783.07
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:20
Coordinates:36.1244°N -75.7325°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:27949
Area Code:252
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:37-63130[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1001094

Southern Shores is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It is located on the Outer Banks[4] and the population was 3,107 at the 2020 census.[5]

Geography

Southern Shores is located at 36.1244°N -75.7325°W (36.124454, -75.732612).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.8sqkm, of which 10.2sqkm is land and 0.5sqkm, or 4.92%, is water.[7]

Demographics

2020 census

Race!scope="col"
NumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)2,87092.88%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)150.49%
Native American70.23%
Asian220.71%
Pacific Islander10.03%
Other/Mixed1123.62%
Hispanic or Latino632.04%
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,090 people, 1,225 households, and 915 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,201 people, 946 households, and 725 families residing in the town. The population density was 540.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 1,921 housing units at an average density of 471.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 98.23% White, 0.09% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population.

There were 946 households, out of which 21.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 36.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $61,676, and the median income for a family was $68,250. Males had a median income of $41,563 versus $31,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,933. About 1.6% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 0.8% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

According to the Trewartha climate classification system, Southern Shores, North Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation (Cfak). Cfak climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (> 0.0 °C), at least eight months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (≥ 10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (≥ 22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During the summer months in Southern Shores, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values ≥ 100 °F (≥ 38 °C). Southern Shores is prone to hurricane strikes, particularly during the Atlantic hurricane season which extends from June 1 through November 30, sharply peaking from late August through September. During the winter months, episodes of cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < 10 °F (< -12 °C). The plant hardiness zone in Southern Shores is 8b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 16.3 °F (-8.7 °C).[8] The average seasonal (Dec-Mar) snowfall total is < 2 inches (< 5 cm), and the average annual peak in nor'easter activity is in February.

Ecology

According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Southern Shores, North Carolina would have a dominant vegetation type of Live oak/Sea Oats Uniola paniculata (90) with a dominant vegetation form of Coastal Prairie (20).[9]

Education

Residents are zoned to Dare County Schools. Zoned schools are Kitty Hawk Elementary School, First Flight Middle School, and First Flight High School.[10] Prior to 2004, First Flight High zoned students were zoned to Manteo High School.[11]

References

  1. Web site: North Carolina Gazetteer . March 27, 2021.
  2. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. September 20, 2022.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  4. Web site: Southern Shores. Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. April 5, 2013.
  5. Web site: Bureau . US Census . City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 . Census.gov . US Census Bureau . July 9, 2022.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  7. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Southern Shores town, North Carolina. U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. November 20, 2015. https://archive.today/20200213052329/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US3763130. February 13, 2020. dead.
  8. Web site: USDA Interactive Plant Hardiness Map. United States Department of Agriculture. August 6, 2019.
  9. Web site: U.S. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions). August 6, 2019.
  10. Web site: Attendance Zone Information. Dare County Schools. April 12, 2021. Kitty Hawk Elementary School -- Area north of Cameron Street[...]First Flight Middle School/First Flight High School -- All areas north of Nags Head/Kill Devil Hills Town Line. - North Beaches Elementary Schools map
  11. News: NO LINES, NO CROWDS, JUST MORE SPACE. Freeman. Darren. August 18, 2004. The Virginian-Pilot. https://web.archive.org/web/20040911212546/http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=74478&ran=114163. October 25, 2009. September 11, 2004. - Entry at NewsBank