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| Ocean Isle Beach | |
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick County |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Debbie Smith |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 426 |
| - Density | 124.2/sq mi (48/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern Standard (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern Daylight (UTC-4) |
| Website: Town of Ocean Isle Beach | |
| Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina | |
  Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| - Land | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| - Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 426 |
| - Density | 124.2/sq mi (48.0/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 28469 |
| Area code(s) | 910 |
| FIPS code | 37-487001 |
| GNIS feature ID | 10047812 |
| Website: www.oibgov.com | |
Ocean Isle Beach is a town located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 426 at the 2000 census.
Located at the southern end of North Carolina's Atlantic Ocean coastline, with access to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Ocean Isle Beach has many beach houses and second homes, and is a tourist attraction because of its beauty, atmosphere, and proximity to other major beach towns.
On October 28, 2007, the tiny, normally quiet community found itself in worldwide news as an early Sunday morning four-alarm fire at a three-story beach house occupied by 13 college students claimed seven lives, injuring six more. Widepread publicity and the magnitude of the tragedy of the Ocean Isle Beach house fire renewed public interest on issues in many communities which included fire safety, building codes, flamability of materials, and fire suppression methods such as sprinkler systems, as well as the potential benefits of monitored fire alarm systems, which can be added to existing structures at relatively minimal costs.
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Geography
Ocean Isle Beach is located at (33.894558, -78.438895).3
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.3 km²).3.4 square miles (8.9 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.4 km²) of it (21.51%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census1 of 2000, there were 426 people, 209 households, and 141 families residing in the town. The population density was 124.2 people per square mile (48.0/km²). There were 2,507 housing units at an average density of 731.0/sq mi (282.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.59% White, 0.94% Native American and 0.47% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.
There were 209 households out of which 11.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.40.
In the town the population was spread out with 10.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 45.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $67,639, and the median income for a family was $65,625. Males had a median income of $37,188 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the town was $42,605. About 3.5% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
Real Estate
Known as the "Gem of the Brunswick Islands," Ocean Isle Beach has a current year-round population of 426 and a vibrant seasonal vacation population. Located along the popular coastal corridor between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Isle Beach is connected to the mainland by a modern bridge spanning marsh savannas. The beach runs east to west, offers a fishing pier, public boat launch facility, direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, and beach paths ever 500 feet. Established with a long history of traditional family vacations, seasonal festivals, sports fishing, quaint eateries and stories, and friendly residents, Ocean Isle Beach is lined with charming family cottages. Ingram Planetarium offers an 85-seat domed theater with learning experiences on astronomy, energy, navigation, and space exploration. The Museum of Coastal Carolina offers family oriented activities with dioramas on coastal life, touch tank, and a science hall. Inland neighborhoods and communities offer planned cottage style living with on-site amenities and private beach clubs: Ocean Isle Palms, http://www.oceanislepalms.com. There are over 110 local golf courses from Wilmington to Myrtle Beach, along with boutique shopping, malls, medical facilities, international airports, interstate highways. The Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach offers live entertainment, theater, music concerts, fine dining, the Ripley's Aquarium, Alligator Adventure, and popular outlet shopping.
Ocean Isle Beach house fire
The town was the scene of a massive house fire on October 28, 2007, which claimed the lives of seven students staying in the house at the time.
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/1977624/
- http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/111/story/232445.html
- http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/28/beach.fire/index.html
External links
- Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Ocean Isle Beach Turtle Patrol, a volunteer program protecting nesting Loggerhead sea turtles.
- Ocean Isle Beach Beachcam
- Ocean Isle Beach Land Conservancy
- Ocean Isle Beach Airport
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