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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North Myrtle Beach

South Carolina · 8,636 residents · 21.993 sq mi
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North Myrtle Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,793. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 2,338 residents. Median home value is $94,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,636
−21%vs 2000
vs 10,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
393 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 48.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K11K14K18K21K1990201020202024North Myrtle Beach
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,793
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,787 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,416
−36%vs 2000
vs $27,006 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$94,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $126,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$476
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $628 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.0% in 2000
31.6% rent
3.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score12.7%(1,396)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(8,426)
Black1.9%(163)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(45)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0.3%(22)
Diversity Score7.2%(621)
7
−44%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.4%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has about 8,636 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina earns about $29,793 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

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

About 23.4% 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 9.9% of people in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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