Categories in Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sunset Beach, North Carolina
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 83 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 54 | 22 years |
| Construction of buildings | 31 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 29 | 27 years |
| Finance other | 24 | 107 years |
| Atm's | 22 | — |
| Other construction | 21 | — |
| Corporate management | 18 | 18 years |
| Golf courses | 16 | 31 years |
| Other accommodation | 16 | 33 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 14 | — |
| Shopping | 14 | 19 years |
| Scientific and technical services | 13 | 19 years |
| Clothing stores | 12 | — |
| Business services | 12 | — |
| Religion | 12 | 24 years |
Sunset Beach, North Carolina Facts
| Area | 7.4 mi² |
| Population | 4,421 |
| Male Population | 2,112 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 2,309 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +76.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +82.5% |
| Median Age | 63.5 years (Male: 63.9, Female: 63.1) |
| Area Codes | 910 |
| Neighborhoods | Sunset Beach, Seaside Village, Ocean Isle Beach |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 33.88073, -78.51223 |
| Zip Codes | 28468 |
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Sunset Beach, North Carolina Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,507 | 2,340 | 2,422 | 4,244 | 4,421 |
| Population Density | 339.5 / mi² | 316.9 / mi² | 328 / mi² | 574.7 / mi² | 598.7 / mi² |
Sunset Beach, North Carolina Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 75.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Beach, North Carolina | +69.3% | +81.4% | +75.2% |
| North Carolina | +99.6% | +54.2% | +27.7% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sunset Beach, North Carolina Median Age
Median Age: 63.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Beach, North Carolina | 63.5 yrs | 63.1 yrs | 63.9 yrs |
| North Carolina | 37.5 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sunset Beach, North Carolina Population Density
Population Density: 599 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Beach, North Carolina | 4,421 | 7.38 sq mi | 599 / mi² |
| North Carolina | 10.3 million | 53,819.1 sq mi | 192 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sunset Beach, North Carolina Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sunset Beach, North Carolina CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Beach, North Carolina | 183,935 tn | 41.6 tn | 24,909.2 tons/mi² |
| North Carolina | 168,507,440 tn | 16.32 tn | 3,131 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 183,935 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 41.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 24,909.2 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Sunset Beach is a seaside town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,572 at the 2010 census, up from 1,824 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area.
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