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Myrtle Beach

South Carolina · 35,682 residents · 23.413 sq mi
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Myrtle Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,378. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,200. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,682
+57%since 2000
from 22,759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,524 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 972 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+34%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K26K31K35K40K1990201020202024Myrtle Beach
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,378
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,498 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,443
+31%since 2000
from $23,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+87%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(18,016)
Black12.6%(2,859)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,062)
Asian1.3%(289)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.5%(9,216)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67%(23,897)
Black13%(4,644)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(4,259)
Asian2.3%(820)
Other2.7%(961)
Diversity Score61%(21,763)
Diversity Score
61
+51%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−48.0 ptssince 2013
from 66.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has about 35,682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina earns about $43,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina expensive?

In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $237,200, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.4% of people in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Myrtle Beach, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,834 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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