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Seagrove, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Seagrove, North Carolina had a total population of 407, the 623rd largest town in North Carolina, with a median household income of $64,926, which is 10% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Seagrove Quick Facts

Population 407
Median Household Income $64,926
Median Home Value $157,500
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Median Age 36.4 years
Homeownership Rate 86.1%
Affordability Ratio 2.4x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
High School Graduation Rate 88.2%
Diversity Index 15/100
Population 407 623rd of 772
Median Income $64,926 average
Poverty Rate 14.5% 16% higher than national
Median Home Value $157,500 below average

How Seagrove Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population347407+17.3%
Median household income$72,689$64,926-10.7%
Median home value$158,900$157,500-0.9%

How Seagrove Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.7%
$25K-$50K 19.4%
$50K-$100K 62.4%
$100K+ 8.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.5%
$10K-$15K
1.2%
$15K-$20K
0.6%
$20K-$25K
2.4%
$25K-$30K
6.1%
$30K-$35K
6.1%
$35K-$40K
7.3%
$40K-$45K
0.0%
$45K-$50K
0.0%
$50K-$60K
10.9%
$60K-$75K
10.3%
$75K-$100K
41.2%
$100K-$125K
2.4%
$125K-$150K
2.4%
$150K-$200K
0.0%
$200K+
3.6%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%
74.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $705/mo 13.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

15out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Seagrove Rankings in North Carolina

#623 Population of 772
#306 Median Income of 716
#327 Education of 772
#508 Home Value of 725

Other Cities in Randolph County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Asheboro 27,580 $47,197 19.7% $188,100
Trinity 7,111 $82,664 11.7% $216,600
Randleman 4,644 $53,456 32.6% $184,700
Liberty 2,682 $39,663 16.6% $194,500
Ramseur 2,150 $35,923 47.7% $155,300
Franklinville 1,131 $52,805 18.2% $123,600
Staley 456 $80,250 11.2% $132,500

Cities Similar to Seagrove

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Crouse408N/A$212,30010.6%0.0%
Fountain409N/A$134,70023.3%57.7%
Arapahoe397N/A$163,50011.5%18.5%
Momeyer398$65,278$98,8009.3%30.4%
Evergreen421N/AN/A0.0%34.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 407, Seagrove's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Seagrove is a small community located in North Carolina, within Randolph County. The total population is 407. It ranks as the 623rd most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Seagrove is 36.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Seagrove is $64,926. This is 10% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $157,500. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Seagrove is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Seagrove has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.1% vs 60.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Seagrove, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Seagrove, North Carolina?

Seagrove, North Carolina has a population of 407 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Seagrove, NC?

The median household income in Seagrove is $64,926, which is 20% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Seagrove, NC?

The poverty rate in Seagrove is 14.5%. This means approximately 59 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Seagrove, North Carolina?

Seagrove's population is 92.1% White, 0.0% Black, 3.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Seagrove, NC?

The median home value in Seagrove is $157,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.

How educated is Seagrove, North Carolina?

24.7% of adults (25+) in Seagrove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.