Demographics & People — Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,326 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
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| Median Age | 69.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,377 |
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| Family Households | 1,420 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.82 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0576 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,128 |
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| Black or African American | 64 |
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| Asian | 27 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 754 |
| Irish | 746 |
| English | 612 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 554 |
| American | 472 |
| Italian | 429 |
| Scottish | 403 |
| Other groups | 192 |
| British | 184 |
| Polish | 177 |
Language
| English Only | 4,167 |
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| Spanish | 25 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,278 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 383 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,053 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
