Myrtle Beach is a city of 35,682 people in South Carolina. At a median age of 49.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 12,923 people. 22.4% of locals live below the federal poverty line. The average commute runs 18 minutes. Households here earn about 21% less than in South Carolina as a whole.
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)12.6%(277)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)10.7%(235)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era53.2%(1,166)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War7.9%(174)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II2%(44)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 2,190 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 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.
