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Seabrook Island

South Carolina · 1,714 residents · 5.938 sq mi
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Seabrook Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,667. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $784,000. With a median age of 65.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 120% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 65.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,714
+37%since 2000
from 1,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
65.0
+5%since 2000
from 61.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8041K2K2K2K1990201020202024Seabrook Island
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,667
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,548 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,162
+55%since 2000
from $49,863 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services21.9%
US avg: 7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$784,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,583
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $938 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
58.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.1
+26%since 2000
from 6.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,203)
Black1.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(75)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,650)
Black2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(144)
Diversity Score
8
+41%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 99.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−14%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seabrook Island, South Carolina?

Seabrook Island, South Carolina has about 1,714 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Seabrook Island, South Carolina earns about $96,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seabrook Island, South Carolina expensive?

In Seabrook Island, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $784,000, and the typical rent is about $1,583 a month.

How educated are people in Seabrook Island, South Carolina?

About 72.3% of adults age 25 and over in Seabrook Island, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seabrook Island, South Carolina?

About 2.6% of people in Seabrook Island, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seabrook Island, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Seabrook Island, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 783 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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

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