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[[Image:Wilmington Metropolitan Area.png|thumb|right|250px|Location of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area in North Carolina before Brunswick County was switched to the Myrtle Beach Metro]] |
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'''Cape Fear''' is a [[Atlantic Coastal Plain|coastal plain]] and [[Tidewater (geographic term)|tidewater]] [[region]] of [[North Carolina]] centered about the city of [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]].<ref name=historical>[http://www.latimerhouse.org/ Lower Cape Fear Historical Society]</ref> The region takes its name from the adjacent [[Cape Fear (headland)|Cape Fear headland]], as does the [[Cape Fear River]] which flows through the region and empties into the [[Atlantic Ocean]] near the cape. Much of the region's populated areas are found along the Atlantic beaches and the [[Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway]] while the rural areas are dominated by farms and swampland like that of the [[Green Swamp (North Carolina)|Green Swamp]]. The general area can be also identified by the titles ''' |
'''Cape Fear''' is a [[Atlantic Coastal Plain|coastal plain]] and [[Tidewater (geographic term)|tidewater]] [[region]] of [[North Carolina]] centered about the city of [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]].<ref name=historical>[http://www.latimerhouse.org/ Lower Cape Fear Historical Society]</ref> The region takes its name from the adjacent [[Cape Fear (headland)|Cape Fear headland]], as does the [[Cape Fear River]] which flows through the region and empties into the [[Atlantic Ocean]] near the cape. Much of the region's populated areas are found along the Atlantic beaches and the [[Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway]] while the rural areas are dominated by farms and swampland like that of the [[Green Swamp (North Carolina)|Green Swamp]]. The general area can be also identified by the titles '''Lower Cape Fear''', '''Wilmington Metropolitan Area''', '''Southeastern North Carolina''', and '''Azalea Coast'''. The latter name is derived from the [[North Carolina Azalea Festival]] held annually in Wilmington. Municipalities in the area belong to the Cape Fear Council of Governments. |
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The region is home to the Port of Wilmington, the busiest port in North Carolina, operated by the [[North Carolina State Ports Authority]]. It is also the location of [[Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point]], the largest ammunition port in the nation, and the [[U.S. Army|Army's]] primary east coast deep-water port. Plans are underway for the construction of the [[North Carolina International Port]] in the region on the west bank of the Cape Fear River as an expansion of the Port of Wilmington. |
The region is home to the Port of Wilmington, the busiest port in North Carolina, operated by the [[North Carolina State Ports Authority]]. It is also the location of [[Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point]], the largest ammunition port in the nation, and the [[U.S. Army|Army's]] primary east coast deep-water port. Plans are underway for the construction of the [[North Carolina International Port]] in the region on the west bank of the Cape Fear River as an expansion of the Port of Wilmington. |
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Revision as of 15:34, 3 August 2016
Cape Fear is a coastal plain and tidewater region of North Carolina centered about the city of Wilmington.[1] The region takes its name from the adjacent Cape Fear headland, as does the Cape Fear River which flows through the region and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near the cape. Much of the region's populated areas are found along the Atlantic beaches and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway while the rural areas are dominated by farms and swampland like that of the Green Swamp. The general area can be also identified by the titles Lower Cape Fear, Wilmington Metropolitan Area, Southeastern North Carolina, and Azalea Coast. The latter name is derived from the North Carolina Azalea Festival held annually in Wilmington. Municipalities in the area belong to the Cape Fear Council of Governments.
The region is home to the Port of Wilmington, the busiest port in North Carolina, operated by the North Carolina State Ports Authority. It is also the location of Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, the largest ammunition port in the nation, and the Army's primary east coast deep-water port. Plans are underway for the construction of the North Carolina International Port in the region on the west bank of the Cape Fear River as an expansion of the Port of Wilmington.
Geography
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The Cape Fear region is situated on the Atlantic Coastal Plain. A large portion of the region is low-lying wetlands, most notably the Green Swamp, which is one of the rare habitats of the Venus Flytrap. The Cape Fear River and the Northeast Cape Fear River are the deeper prominent rivers that flow through the region, with minor rivers like Lockwood Folly River, Brunswick River, and Shallotte River providing access for small watercraft of small communities.
Counties
Three counties form the core of the Cape Fear region: New Hanover, formerly Brunswick which has now become part of the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area, and Pender. These three counties are also included in the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area, which as of the 2000 census, had a population of 274,532. A July 1, 2008 census estimate puts the population total at 347,012.[2] The coastal communities boast a large, seasonal tourism industry leading to much higher populations in the summer months and lower populations in the winter months.
Two additional counties, Bladen County and Columbus, are occasionally included as part of the Cape Fear region, as are Duplin, Onslow, and Sampson counties, but to a lesser extent.
Communities
These are communities found in the metropolitan statistical area.
Cities
- Wilmington (Principal city)
- Southport
- Boiling Spring Lakes
Towns
Former towns
Villages
Census-designated places
Unincorporated places
Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 274,532 people, 114,675 households, and 75,347 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 79.47% White, 17.27% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $37,321, and the median income for a family was $44,844. Males had a median income of $32,454 versus $22,998 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $20,287.
See also
References
- ^ Lower Cape Fear Historical Society
- ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2008 (CBSA-EST2008-01)" (CSV). 2008 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-03-19. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links
- Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Cape Fear Council of Governments
- InsiderInfo Guide to Wilmington
- InsiderInfo Guide to Southport
- InsiderInfo Guide to Topsail
