Demographics in Sunset Beach, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Sunset Beach?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

4,326

Male

1,808

41.8%

Female

2,518

58.2%

Median Age

68.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

95.4%

Black

1.5%

Hispanic

0.8%

Asian

0.6%

Two or More

1.7%

Other

0.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

37.8%

High School or Higher

65.4%

Foreign Born

3.4%

Veterans

9.2%

Married

66.3%

Avg Household Size

1.8

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Sunset Beach, NC has a population of 4,326 with a median age of 68.3. The racial makeup is 95.4% White, 0.8% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, 0.6% Asian. About 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.4%.