North Carolina Carteret County

Atlantic Beach

A town in Carteret County, North Carolina — population 1,515 as of 2020.

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Coastal Review September 30

Volunteers needed for Cedar Island shoreline, habitat project

The North Carolina Coastal Federation and Carteret County invite past and prospective volunteers to help protect a Cedar Island shoreline, one plant at a time.

Community Groups & Organizations
Coastal Review September 30

Cape Fear River Watch vows to hold Chemours accountable

Cape Fear River Watch, via its representation, the Southern Environmental Law Center, contends Chemours Co. continues to exceed emission and discharge limits established under a 2019 consent order between the company, the organization and the state environmental agency.

Community Groups & Organizations
Coastal Review 19 hours ago

Commercial fishers ask NOAA to downlist Atlantic sturgeon

North Carolina fishermen want the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to reduce protections for endangered Atlantic sturgeon. Scientists say recovery isn’t so simple.

General
Coastal Review September 29

If you don’t live on Hatteras Island, don’t attempt going there

N.C. Highway 12 remains closed at Pea Island until at least Wednesday morning and nonresident visitors and nonresident property owners are not permitted to enter Hatteras Island.

Public Safety
Coastal Review September 28

Preflight checklist includes sunning

A great blue heron positions its wings not for flight but to sunbathe Monday morning at the end of the Runway 26 at Michael J. Smith Field in Beaufort. According to the Audubon Society's Field Guide, the species thrives around "waters from subtropical mangrove swamps to desert…

General
Coastal Review September 28

Fellow coastal scientists, advocates reflect on Joe Ramus’ life

The respected professor, prolific researcher, former Duke University Marine Laboratory director, and environmental steward died Tuesday.

Obituaries

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Atlantic Beach by the numbers

Population 1,515Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
2.38 sq mi (6.17 km²), 0.37 sq mi water
Median age
56.6
Households
919
Persons per household
1.9
Median house value
$498,400
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
ADMIN SERVICES DIRECTOR
Address
PO BOX 10, ATLANTIC BEACH, NC 28512
Municipal record
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