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Sea Breeze

North Carolina · 1,849 residents · 1.864 sq mi
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Sea Breeze has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,942. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $405,100. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,849
+41%since 2000
from 1,312 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
992 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.9
+24%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Sea Breeze
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,942
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,836 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,434
+106%since 2000
from $21,608 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+1%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
2.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+46%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,061)
Black15.9%(208)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(20)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(500)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,613)
Black10.1%(186)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other2.3%(43)
Diversity Score28.5%(528)
Diversity Score
29
−25%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2017
from 92.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sea Breeze, North Carolina?

Sea Breeze, North Carolina has about 1,849 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sea Breeze, North Carolina?

The typical household in Sea Breeze, North Carolina earns about $69,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sea Breeze, North Carolina expensive?

In Sea Breeze, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $405,100.

How educated are people in Sea Breeze, North Carolina?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sea Breeze, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sea Breeze, North Carolina?

About 6.5% of people in Sea Breeze, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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