Sunset Beach is a town located in Brunswick County North Carolina. Sunset Beach has a 2024 population of 4,654. Sunset Beach is currently growing at a rate of 2.42% annually and its population has increased by 10.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,214 in 2020.
The average household income in Sunset Beach is $94,713 with a poverty rate of 5.59%. The median age in Sunset Beach is 66.8 years: 65.4 years for males, and 68.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunset Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,058 | 96.87% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.17% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.84% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 0.76% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,289 | 1.83 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Married | 1,095 | 2.16 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 918 | 1.04 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Male | 162 | 2.52 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Female | 114 | 3.96 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
2.33
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Household Size
85.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 0.86% |
| Associates Degree | 348 | 8.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,122 | 28.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 507 | 12.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,188 | 30.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 739 | 18.77% |
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 | 3,823 | 3,789 | 1,584 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 28 |
| Other Race | 35 | 35 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 10 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,708 | $53,750 | $44,886 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $92,045 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,250 | $53,413 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,959 | $53,648 | $40,330 |
| Some College | $41,212 | $55,682 | $40,887 |
$41,959
Average Earnings
$53,648
Average Male
$40,330
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.03% of Sunset Beach residents speak only English, while 2.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,058 | 227 | 5.59% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 7 | 41.18% |
| Other | 35 | 7 | 20% |
5.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.19%
Male Poverty Rate
7.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunset Beach is Hispanic, with 41.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunset Beach is White, with 5.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.24% |
| Some College | 4.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,498 | $125,271 |
| Households | $82,261 | $94,713 |
| Married Families | $106,319 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,407 | $48,635 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
76.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
383
Number of Veterans
335
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 233 |
| Korea | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 210 |
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 382 | 9.7% |
| Other Race | 1 | 2.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.8%
Labor Force Participation
34.3%
Employment Rate
4%
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
22.25%
Born in Sunset Beach
96.85%
Native Born
3.15%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
96.85% of Sunset Beach residents were born in the United States, with 22.25% having been born in North Carolina. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,204 | 110 | 2.16% |
| 2028 | 5,094 | 110 | 2.21% |
| 2027 | 4,984 | 110 | 2.26% |
| 2026 | 4,874 | 110 | 2.31% |
| 2025 | 4,764 | 110 | 2.36% |
| 2024 | 4,654 | 110 | 2.42% |
| 2023 | 4,544 | 153 | 3.48% |
| 2022 | 4,391 | 105 | 2.45% |
| 2021 | 4,286 | 72 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 4,214 | 166 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 4,048 | 79 | 1.99% |
| 2018 | 3,969 | 60 | 1.53% |
| 2017 | 3,909 | 55 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 3,854 | 98 | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 3,756 | 47 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 3,709 | 39 | 1.06% |
| 2013 | 3,670 | 44 | 1.21% |
| 2012 | 3,626 | 25 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 3,601 | 21 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 3,580 | 0 | 0% |