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Sea Breeze

North Carolina · 2,245 residents · 1.864 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $326,300. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,245
+71%since 2000
from 1,312 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,204 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+17%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Sea Breeze
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,546
+92%since 2000
from $21,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
13.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,905)
Black6.1%(136)
Hispanic / Latino3%(67)
Asian1.1%(25)
Other1.5%(33)
Diversity Score27.6%(620)
Diversity Score
28
−27%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sea Breeze, North Carolina?

Sea Breeze, North Carolina has about 2,245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Sea Breeze, North Carolina expensive?

In Sea Breeze, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $326,300, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Sea Breeze, North Carolina?

About 42.2% 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 22.7% of people in Sea Breeze, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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