Sunset Beach, a neighborhood in Huntington Beach, California, is characterized as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 67% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $123,671. The community has maintained its status as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority over the past decade. However, subtle shifts in racial composition have occurred. The white population has decreased from 75% in 2013 to 67% in 2022. Conversely, the Asian population has increased from 7% in 2013 to 17% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 12-14% throughout the decade.

The demographic shifts in Sunset Beach correlate with changes in median income. The median income has increased from $116,373 in 2013 to $123,671 in 2022, representing a 6.3% growth over the decade. The rise in Asian population coincides with the increase in median income, potentially indicating the influx of higher-income Asian households. Despite the slight decrease in the white majority, the overall income levels have continued to rise, suggesting that incoming residents from diverse backgrounds are maintaining or elevating the neighborhood's economic status.

The trends observed in Sunset Beach align with broader patterns seen in many coastal California communities. Many affluent coastal areas in California are experiencing gradual increases in diversity, particularly with growth in Asian populations. The consistent increase in median income reflects the ongoing desirability of coastal properties and the general trend of rising home values in California's prime locations. The relatively stable Hispanic population in Sunset Beach contrasts with some other parts of California that have seen more significant increases in Hispanic residents.