Bald Head Island, North Carolina

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Bald Head Island, North Carolina
settlement_type = Village
nickname =
motto =


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image_caption = Bald Head Island Marina with Old Baldy lighthouse


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mapsize = 250x200px
map_caption = Location in the State of North Carolina


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map_caption1 =
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = North Carolina
subdivision_name2 = Brunswick
government_type =
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Larry Lammert
established_title = Founded
established_date = 1985
area_magnitude = 1 E7
area_total_sq_mi = 5.8
area_total_km2 = 15.0
area_land_sq_mi = 4.3
area_land_km2 = 11.1
area_water_sq_mi = 1.5
area_water_km2 = 3.9 |longm = 59 |longs = 24 |longEW = W
population_as_of = 2000
population_total = 173
population_density_km2 = 15.6
population_density_sq_mi = 40.3
timezone = EST
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
latd = 33 |latm = 51 |lats = 43 |latNS = N
longd = 77
elevation_m = 0
elevation_ft = 0
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 28461
area_code = 910
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 37-03150GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1027622GR|3
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website = http://www.villagebhi.org/

Bald Head Island is an island and village located on the east side of the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA. Compared to the city of Wilmington to the north, the village of Bald Head Island is a small and somewhat remote. It is only accessible by ferry from the nearby town of Southport. Cars are not allowed; instead residents drive modified electric golf carts. The village is revered for its picturesque nature and is a popular location for retirement. It was the primary filming location for the successful film "Weekend at Bernie's" in 1989, as well as being a major location in "The Butcher's Wife" in 1991. "Old Baldy," its out-of-service lighthouse, is the oldest still standing in the state, built in 1817. The population was 173 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Bald Head Island is located at coor dms|33|51|43|N|77|59|24|W|city (33.861876, -77.990138).GR|1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.8 square miles (15.0 km²).4.3 square miles (11.1 km²) of it is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²) of it (25.73%) is water. Since Hurricane Floyd, Bald Head Island is no longer a distinct island, but is connected along the shore with the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. There are three beaches on the island, as the north side consists of marsh.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 173 people, 88 households, and 71 families residing in the village. The population density was 40.3 people per square mile (15.6/km²). There were 599 housing units at an average density of 139.5/sq mi (53.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.38% White, 2.89% African American, 0.58% Native American, and 1.16% from two or more races.

There were 88 households out of which 5.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.3% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.17.

In the village the population was spread out with 5.8% under the age of 18, 1.2% from 18 to 24, 11.0% from 25 to 44, 63.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $62,083, and the median income for a family was $56,964. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $35,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $45,585. About 10.8% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.wendywilmotproperties.com Wendy Wilmot Properties, Luxury BHI Real Estate]
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