Sunset Beach, NC Population by Age

The median age in Sunset Beach, NC is 64.4, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 5.18% were under the age of 15, 4.28% aged 15 to 29, 42.36% aged 30 to 64, 46.17% aged 65 to 84, and 2.00% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Sunset Beach, NC population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Sunset Beach's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 139 3.4%
5 to 9 years 68 1.66%
10 to 14 years 5 0.12%
15 to 19 years 93 2.27%
20 to 24 years 31 0.76%
25 to 29 years 51 1.25%
30 to 34 years 175 4.28%
35 to 39 years 238 5.82%
40 to 44 years 102 2.49%
45 to 49 years 114 2.79%
50 to 54 years 212 5.18%
55 to 59 years 297 7.26%
60 to 64 years 595 14.54%
65 to 69 years 508 12.42%
70 to 74 years 425 10.39%
75 to 79 years 675 16.5%
80 to 84 years 281 6.87%
85 years and over 82 2%
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Sunset Beach, NC population by age group

Key stats
336
Population under 25 years
566
Population aged 25-44
1,218
Population aged 45-64
1,971
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Sunset Beach's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Sunset Beach, NC population by age group. The largest age group was 75-79 years with a poulation of 675 (16.50% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Sunset Beach, NC was for the group of age 75-79 years with a population of 675 (16.50%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Sunset Beach, NC was the 10-14 years with a population of 5 (0.12%).

Sunset Beach, NC population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Sunset Beach, NC's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Sunset Beach's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Sunset Beach, NC population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 65 years and above with a poulation of 1,971 (48.18% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 255 6.23%
18 to 64 years 1,865 45.59%
85 years and over 1,971 48.18%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Sunset Beach's population under 18 was 6.23%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Sunset Beach's working population (between 18 and 64) was 45.59%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Sunset Beach's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 48.18% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Sunset Beach, NC population pyramid

Population pyramid for Sunset Beach, NC is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Sunset Beach's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sunset Beach, NC, is 11.1.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sunset Beach, NC, is 103.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Sunset Beach, NC is 114.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Sunset Beach, NC is 1.0.
The graph shows Sunset Beach's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Sunset Beach, NC population pyramid i.e. Sunset Beach population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Sunset Beach, NC's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 74 65 139
5 to 9 years 0 68 68
10 to 14 years 0 5 5
15 to 19 years 53 40 93
20 to 24 years 12 19 31
25 to 29 years 21 30 51
30 to 34 years 107 68 175
35 to 39 years 35 203 238
40 to 44 years 42 60 102
45 to 49 years 20 94 114
50 to 54 years 87 125 212
55 to 59 years 146 151 297
60 to 64 years 334 261 595
65 to 69 years 243 265 508
70 to 74 years 225 200 425
75 to 79 years 205 470 675
80 to 84 years 95 186 281
85 years and over 53 29 82
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Things to know

What is the population of Sunset Beach, NC under 18?

Sunset Beach's population under the age of 18 is 255, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 6.23% of the total resident population of Sunset Beach, NC.

What is the aging population in Sunset Beach, NC?

Sunset Beach's population aged 65 years and above was 1,971. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 48.18% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Sunset Beach, NC Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Sunset Beach age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sunset Beach population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Sunset Beach. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Sunset Beach by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Sunset Beach.

Key observations

The largest age group in Sunset Beach, NC was for the group of age 75-79 years with a population of 675 (16.50%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Sunset Beach, NC was the 10-14 years with a population of 5 (0.12%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Sunset Beach population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Sunset Beach is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Sunset Beach total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sunset Beach Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Sunset Beach, NC Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Sunset Beach - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sunset Beach population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Sunset Beach. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Sunset Beach population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Sunset Beach population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Sunset Beach is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Sunset Beach is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sunset Beach Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Sunset Beach, NC Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Sunset Beach, NC population pyramid, which represents the Sunset Beach population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sunset Beach, NC, is 11.1.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sunset Beach, NC, is 103.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Sunset Beach, NC is 114.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Sunset Beach, NC is 1.0.

Sunset Beach population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Sunset Beach population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Sunset Beach for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Sunset Beach for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Sunset Beach for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sunset Beach Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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