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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sunset Beach

North Carolina · 1,824 residents · 6.968 sq mi
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Sunset Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,356. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,503 residents. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $174,800. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,824
+468%since 1990
from 321 in 1990
1990 – 2025
262 / sq mi
+468%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
60.2
+21%since 1990
from 49.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
01K2K4K5K1990201020202024Sunset Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,356
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,583 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,181
+14%since 1990
from $31,658 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$174,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$829
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $617 in 1990
US average: $602
90.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
9.7% rent
3.7
+5%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(24)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,758)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(25)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score5.6%(102)
6
−23%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.3%
−10.8 ptssince 1990
from 46.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 91.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.1%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset Beach, North Carolina?

Sunset Beach, North Carolina has about 1,824 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sunset Beach, North Carolina?

The typical household in Sunset Beach, North Carolina earns about $47,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In Sunset Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $174,800, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset Beach, North Carolina?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sunset Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunset Beach, North Carolina?

About 4.2% of people in Sunset Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunset Beach, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunset Beach, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,503 residents, a change of about 468 percent over that period.

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

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