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North Myrtle Beach

South Carolina · 21,346 residents (2025 est.) · 21.993 sq mi
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North Myrtle Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,722. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $416,900. With a median age of 61.9, 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 61.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,855
+81%since 2000
from 10,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
903 / sq mi
+29%since 2009
from 700 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
61.9
+29%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,346 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K14K18K21K1990201020202024North Myrtle Beach
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(760)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(607)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.3%(447)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.2%(444)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.4%(479)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.8%(948)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.5%(1,480)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(2,170)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.4%(4,254)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7427%(5,363)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.3%(2,244)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(659)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,722
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,787 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,483
+91%since 2000
from $27,006 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
−3%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$416,900
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
63.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+10%since 2009
from 5.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(10,249)
Black2.2%(246)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(259)
Asian0.6%(67)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(17,697)
Black2.9%(575)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(938)
Asian0.8%(151)
Other2.5%(494)
Diversity Score
25
+8%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.5%(690)
Salvadoran0.3%(64)
Cuban0.2%(35)
Spaniard0.1%(20)
Dominican0.1%(16)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(90)
Chinese0.1%(29)
Thai0.1%(17)
Vietnamese0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(28)
Guamanian0.1%(28)
Ancestry
English16.5%(3,280)
Irish14.4%(2,859)
German14.4%(2,856)
Italian7.3%(1,446)
American7.2%(1,435)
Scottish3.4%(669)
Polish2.4%(478)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(440)
French2%(403)
Dutch1%(201)
Russian0.9%(184)
Swedish0.8%(167)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.6%(116)
Hungarian0.6%(114)
Norwegian0.6%(110)
Arab0.5%(96)
Portuguese0.5%(94)
Ukrainian0.4%(83)
Syrian0.3%(65)
Welsh0.3%(64)
British0.2%(37)
Canadian0.2%(37)
Croatian0.2%(37)
Austrian0.2%(35)
Slovak0.1%(29)
Danish0.1%(26)
Israeli0.1%(24)
Lebanese0.1%(22)
Armenian0.1%(19)
Czech0.1%(18)
Lithuanian0.1%(16)
Finnish0.1%(15)
Swiss0.1%(12)
Iranian0%(9)
Belgian0%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.4%(1,558)
Married65.4%(5,852)
Widowed4.7%(420)
Divorced12.4%(1,113)
Women 15+
Never married13%(1,187)
Married62.9%(5,719)
Widowed12.5%(1,140)
Divorced11.6%(1,052)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has about 19,855 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina earns about $72,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina expensive?

In North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $416,900, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.4% of people in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,219 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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

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