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Seaboard

North Carolina · 542 residents · 0.963 sq mi
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Seaboard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,556. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,300. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
542
−22%since 2000
from 695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
563 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+28%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5046197348499641990201020202024Seaboard
2024585
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,556
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,366
+80%since 2000
from $17,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+37%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(190)
Black70.9%(493)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(356)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(91)
Black78.8%(427)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(24)
Diversity Score45.1%(245)
Diversity Score
45
−12%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 43.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−54.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaboard, North Carolina?

Seaboard, North Carolina has about 542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seaboard, North Carolina?

The typical household in Seaboard, North Carolina earns about $20,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seaboard, North Carolina expensive?

In Seaboard, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Seaboard, North Carolina?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Seaboard, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seaboard, North Carolina?

About 32.3% of people in Seaboard, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seaboard, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Seaboard, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 239 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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