Murrells Inlet is home to 9,740 people in South Carolina. At a median age of 58.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 4,221 people. Owners hold 83% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 17 minutes. 4% of people here were born outside the United States.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)4.8%(46)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)14.9%(143)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era50.8%(488)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War5.4%(52)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II1.2%(12)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 961 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina?
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina has about 9,740 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina?
The typical household in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina earns about $60,487 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Murrells Inlet, South Carolina expensive?
In Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $267,100, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.
How educated are people in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina?
About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina?
About 7.9% of people in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Murrells Inlet, South Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,463 residents, a change of about 197 percent over that period.
