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North Myrtle Beach

South Carolina · 13,752 residents · 21.993 sq mi
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North Myrtle Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,794. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $275,800. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,752
+25%since 2000
from 10,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
625 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.7
+14%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,794
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,787 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,238
+38%since 2000
from $27,006 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
73.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+66%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(12,065)
Black3.2%(445)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(871)
Asian0.9%(126)
Other0.4%(53)
Diversity Score25.4%(3,491)
Diversity Score
25
+99%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has about 13,752 residents according to the 2010 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 $50,794 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 $275,800, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

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

About 31.8% 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 5.7% 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 5,116 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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