North Myrtle Beach is a city of 18,790 people in South Carolina. The median age is 62.5, about 24 years above the US median. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 7,816 people. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. Getting to work takes 22 minutes on average. Poverty is uncommon here, at 8.7% of locals.
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)12.3%(199)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)18.6%(302)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era52.8%(856)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War7.4%(120)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II1.6%(26)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 1,622 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 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has about 18,790 residents according to the 2020 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 $61,390 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 $275,600, and the typical rent is about $1,105 a month.
How educated are people in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
About 35.1% 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 8.7% 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 10,154 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.
