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Atlantic Beach

South Carolina · 472 residents (2025 est.) · 0.162 sq mi
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Atlantic Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,500. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $385,000. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−32%since 2000
from 351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,463 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 2,167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+37%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:472 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1682483294094891990201020202024Atlantic Beach
2024237
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,551
+81%since 2000
from $12,492 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−11%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,000
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
76.7% rent
Vacancy rate
55.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.5
+164%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(27)
Black82.1%(288)
Hispanic / Latino10%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.4%(135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(62)
Black60.3%(143)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
Diversity Score69.2%(164)
Diversity Score
69
+80%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+33.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
16.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2013
from 58.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+31.2 ptssince 2017
from 55.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 11.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina?

Atlantic Beach, South Carolina has about 237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina?

The typical household in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina earns about $33,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlantic Beach, South Carolina expensive?

In Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $385,000, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina?

About 29.5% of people in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atlantic Beach, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Atlantic Beach, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 225 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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