Sea Breeze is a CDP located in New Hanover County North Carolina. Sea Breeze has a 2024 population of 1,460. Sea Breeze is currently declining at a rate of -2.47% annually and its population has decreased by -11.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,646 in 2020.
The average household income in Sea Breeze is $108,020 with a poverty rate of 11.09%. The median age in Sea Breeze is 58.2 years: 61.4 years for males, and 52.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sea Breeze was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,431 | 82.67% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 10.17% |
| Two or more races | 106 | 6.12% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 859 | 2.02 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Married | 458 | 2.6 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 340 | 1.05 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Female | 61 | 3.02 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
88.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 3.46% |
| Associates Degree | 232 | 15.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 289 | 19.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 6.04% |
| High School Graduate | 424 | 28.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 360 | 24.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,179 | 1,110 | 341 |
| Black | 176 | 166 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,927 | $0 | $73,275 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,436 | $0 | $56,436 |
| High School Graduate | $17,369 | $0 | $21,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,804 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,761 | $0 | $35,625 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $27,955 |
$35,761
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.52% of Sea Breeze residents speak only English, while 8.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,431 | 86 | 6.01% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 77 | 100% |
| Multiple | 106 | 77 | 72.64% |
| Black | 176 | 25 | 14.2% |
| Native | 10 | 4 | 40% |
11.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.86%
Male Poverty Rate
9.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sea Breeze is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sea Breeze is White, with 6.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.66% |
| Some College | 8.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 23.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $147,677 |
| Households | $57,379 | $108,020 |
| Married Families | $142,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $45,305 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
174
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 115 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 11.53% |
| Black | 23 | 13.07% |
| Native American | 6 | 60% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.11%
Born in Sea Breeze
92.61%
Native Born
7.39%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
7.39%
Naturalized
92.61% of Sea Breeze residents were born in the United States, with 39.11% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,460 | -37 | -2.47% |
| 2023 | 1,497 | -36 | -2.35% |
| 2022 | 1,533 | -99 | -6.07% |
| 2021 | 1,632 | -14 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 1,646 | -139 | -7.79% |
| 2019 | 1,785 | -76 | -4.08% |
| 2018 | 1,861 | 86 | 4.85% |
| 2017 | 1,775 | -111 | -5.89% |
| 2016 | 1,886 | -85 | -4.31% |
| 2015 | 1,971 | -207 | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 2,178 | 17 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 2,161 | 316 | 17.13% |
| 2012 | 1,845 | 138 | 8.08% |
| 2011 | 1,707 | -262 | -13.31% |
| 2010 | 1,969 | 0 | 0% |