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Seabrook

South Carolina · 799 residents · 5.503 sq mi
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Seabrook has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,149. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 160 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
799
−17%since 2023
from 959 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
145 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 174 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
−1%since 2023
from 54.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7399191K1K1K20202024Seabrook
2024799
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,149
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,941 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,318
+36%since 2023
from $31,954 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
+6%since 2023
from 0.500 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(154)
Black52.8%(506)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.2%(299)
Diversity Score74.8%(718)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(398)
Black44.8%(358)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(43)
Diversity Score68.5%(548)
Diversity Score
69
−8%since 2023
from 75 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+5%since 2023
from 29.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
Female
55.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seabrook, South Carolina?

Seabrook, South Carolina has about 799 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seabrook, South Carolina?

The typical household in Seabrook, South Carolina earns about $63,149 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Seabrook, South Carolina?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Seabrook, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seabrook, South Carolina?

About 21.3% of people in Seabrook, South 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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