CensusEasy
CITY

Litchfield Beach

South Carolina · 9,044 residents · 11.226 sq mi
Time machine
VIEWING
COMPARE TO
Part of the Murrells Inlet micropolitan area
Compare
Notable rankings
#58Oldest by median ageof 6,82664.1#323Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.6%
The short version

Litchfield Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,351. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $459,000. With a median age of 64.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,044
−5%since 2023
from 9,544 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
806 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 850 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.1
+2%since 2023
from 62.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K20202024Litchfield Beach
20249K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,351
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,451 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,426
+9%since 2023
from $51,677 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+1%since 2023
from 0.452 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $409,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,704
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,623 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+9%since 2023
from 5.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Litchfield Beach on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(8,169)
Black7.5%(717)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(355)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(303)
Diversity Score32.4%(3,094)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(8,092)
Black3.9%(352)
Hispanic / Latino4%(366)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(234)
Diversity Score24.5%(2,212)
Diversity Score
24
−25%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+2%since 2023
from 21.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
53.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Litchfield Beach

Orange Park
Pop 8,953
Memphis
Pop 9,185
Claymont
Pop 8,786
Cypress Gardens
Pop 10,077
Places similar to Litchfield Beach
Head to head

Compare Litchfield Beach to nearby cities

LITCHFIELD BEACH VS
Murrells Inlet
Income$77,438+1%
Home value$366,000−20%
Population10,044+11%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LITCHFIELD BEACH VS
Garden City
Income$47,249−38%
Home value$217,400−53%
Population11,591+28%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LITCHFIELD BEACH VS
Georgetown
Income$56,981−25%
Home value$168,100−63%
Population8,869−2%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LITCHFIELD BEACH VS
Socastee
Income$62,257−18%
Home value$234,200−49%
Population23,796+163%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina?

Litchfield Beach, South Carolina has about 9,044 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina earns about $76,351 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Litchfield Beach, South Carolina expensive?

In Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $459,000, and the typical rent is about $1,704 a month.

How educated are people in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina?

About 52.7% of adults age 25 and over in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.5% of people in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
South Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Litchfield Beach with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →