Sunset Beach, NC is a small coastal town located in southeastern North Carolina and has a population of 4,091 people. The population density is 617 people per square mile compared to the national average of 93 people per square mile. There are plenty of businesses and outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy year-round. Visitors can take part in fishing, boating, swimming, golfing or simply relaxing on the beach. The local restaurants serve seafood specialties as well as regional dishes like Brunswick stew. There are also shops that offer souvenirs and other items related to the beach lifestyle. Some local organizations include the Sunset Beach Historical Society which offers educational programs throughout the year and various community outreach projects. Also nearby is the Sunset Beach Sports Complex which includes 3 soccer fields, 2 baseball fields and several basketball courts which host tournaments annually.
The population in Sunset Beach is 4,091. There are 605 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sunset Beach is 64.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sunset Beach is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sunset Beach
- 69.4% are married
- 6.1% are divorced
- 3.0% are married with children
- 1.9% have children, but are single
Race in Sunset Beach
- 97.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander