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Atlantic Beach

South Carolina · 195 residents · 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 $36,875. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 156 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−44%since 2000
from 351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,204 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 2,167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+30%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1682483294094891990201020202024Atlantic Beach
2024237
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,142
+61%since 2000
from $12,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
65.9% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+31%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(77)
Black45.1%(88)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(12)
Asian1.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.7%(140)
Diversity Score
72
+87%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
28.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.2%
−23.8 ptssince 2013
from 58.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina?

Atlantic Beach, South Carolina has about 195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina earns about $36,875 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 $210,700, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina?

About 22.0% 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 18.6% 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 267 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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