Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Atlantic Beach: Town of the United States
About
Atlantic Beach is a town located in the county of Carteret in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,495 and a population density of 216 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,515 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Atlantic Beach
| Population : | 1,515 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Carteret County |
| Different from : | Atlantic |
| Postal code : | 28512 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 6.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 14:12:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 219 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Atlantic Beach is located at 34°41'57"N 76°44'25"W (34.6990500, -76.7402100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Atlantic Beach
Demographics
The population of Atlantic Beach increased by 1.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 1,781 | - | |
| 2010 | 1,495 | -19.13% | census |
| 2011 | 1,512 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,499 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,505 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,504 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,500 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,493 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,496 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,505 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,512 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,515 | 0.2% | estimation process |
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Schools in Atlantic Beach
College & universities near Atlantic Beach, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198206 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City (NC) | 28557-2989 |
| 199263 | Pamlico Community College | Grantsboro (NC) | 28529 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Atlantic Beach, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHD | Morehead City, NC | 1001 Arendell Street | BUS |
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
Post offices near Atlantic Beach
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach Post Office | Atlantic Beach (NC) | 28512 |
| Morehead City Post Office | Morehead City (NC) | 28557 |
| Beaufor Post Office | Beaufort (NC) | 28516 |
| Newpor Post Office | Newport (NC) | 28570 |
| Harkers Island Post Office | Harkers Island (NC) | 28531 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Atlantic Beach , Florida City in Duval County, Florida, United States with a population of 13,846 people.
- Atlantic Beach , New York village in New York, United States with a population of 1,894 people.
- Atlantic Beach , South Carolina town of the United States with a population of 483 people.
Other cities in Carteret County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carteret County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs | 39,882 | A town in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Morehead City | 9,669 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Newport | 4,636 | City in North Carolina, USA |
| Beaufort | 4,491 | Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Emerald Isle | 3,676 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Cape Carteret | 2,061 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 1,315 | City in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cedar Point | 1,296 | Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States |
| Harkers Island | 1,207 | Township in Carteret County, North Carolina |
| Peletier | 721 | Human settlement in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bogue | 706 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Indian Beach | 119 | Human settlement in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Atlantic Beach distances to largest North Carolina cities
