Myrtle Beach, SC Demographics
What is the population of Myrtle Beach?
There are 36,064 residents in Myrtle Beach, with a median age of 47. Of this, 49.64% are males and 50.36% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.57% of the resident pool in Myrtle Beach, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.66%. Additionally, 7.78% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 30,576 people in Myrtle Beach currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 36,064 | 2.7% |
| Male Population | 17,903 | 5.3% |
| Female Population | 18,161 | 0.3% |
Male Population 49.64%
Female Population 50.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 47 | 2.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 31,580 | 3.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,680 | 5.4% |
| Not Citizen | 2,804 | -4.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.66%
Not Citizen 7.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 81 | -49.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,448 | -4.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 463 | 11.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,337 | 11.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 30,576 | 3.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.23%
Moved from Same County 6.82%
Moved from Same State 1.29%
Moved from Different State 6.51%
Same House as Last Year 85.16%
What are the employment statistics in Myrtle Beach?
White-collar workers make up 77.74% of the working population in Myrtle Beach, while blue-collar employees account for 22.26%. There are also 2,417 entrepreneurs in Myrtle Beach (13.63% of the workforce); 12,880 workers employed in private companies (72.63%); and 1,788 people working in governmental institutions (10.08%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,785 | 8.6% |
| Blue Collar | 3,948 | 2.3% |
White Collar 77.74%
Blue Collar 22.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,417 | 5.1% |
| Private Companies | 12,880 | 8.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,788 | 3.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 648 | 1.7% |
Self Employees 13.63%
Private Companies 72.63%
Governmental Workers 10.08%
Not for Profit Companies 3.65%
How many households are there in Myrtle Beach?
There are a total of 16,201 households in Myrtle Beach, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.19% of these Myrtle Beach households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.81%. Additionally, 20.55% of households have children and 79.45% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 16,201 | 7.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 9,103 | 6.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,098 | 9.4% |
Family Households 56.19%
Non-Family Households 43.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,329 | 2.0% |
| Households without Children | 12,872 | 9.4% |
Households with Children 20.55%
Households without Children 79.45%
What are the median and average incomes in Myrtle Beach?
The average annual household income in Myrtle Beach is $80,513, while the median household income sits at $50,558 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $46,731, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $49,945. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $42,834 and $57,677, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $80,513 | 12.0% |
| Median Household Income | $50,558 | 10.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -18 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 30,230 | 7.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Myrtle Beach?
There are 24,185 housing units in Myrtle Beach, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 16,201 occupied housing units in Myrtle Beach, 60.59% are owner-occupied, while 39.41% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 50.3% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $356,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,031 per month in Myrtle Beach.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 24,185 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 176 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 287 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,535 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,668 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,017 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,372 | -9.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,341 | -4.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,009 | -3.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,443 | 25.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 337 | 230.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,201 | 7.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,816 | 12.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $6,385 | 1.0% |
Owner Occupied 60.59%
Renter Occupied 39.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,937 | 8.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,879 | 17.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $356,900 | 19.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $236,000 | 11.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,031 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 50.3%
Without Mortgage 49.7%
What is the level of education in Myrtle Beach?
Approximately 35.87% of the population in Myrtle Beach holds a high school degree (that's 10,835 residents), while 21.41% have attained a college certificate (8,638 locals) and 20.38% have a bachelor's degree (6,156 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 797 | -6.5% |
| Some High School | 10,835 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 8,638 | 4.7% |
| Associate Degree | 3,017 | 5.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,156 | 9.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,937 | 10.9% |
No High School 2.64%
Some High School 35.87%
Some College 21.41%
Associate Degree 9.99%
Bachelor's Degree 20.38%
Graduate Degree 9.72%
What is the marital status of Myrtle Beach residents?
A total of 10,021 people in Myrtle Beach have never been married (which represents 32.09% of the total population), while 15,288 of them are wedded (48.96%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 465 (1.49%) and 4,076 (13.05%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,021 | 3.6% |
| Married | 15,288 | 8.2% |
| Separated | 465 | -19.3% |
| Widowed | 1,840 | -10.3% |
| Divorced | 4,076 | 4,076.0% |
Never Married 32.09%
Married 48.96%
Separated 1.49%
Widowed 5.89%
Divorced 13.05%
What are the most common means of transportation in Myrtle Beach?
The top three means of transportation people in Myrtle Beach use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 14,566 residents commute by car, 494 prefer going to work by walking and 283 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,566 | 5.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 283 | -3.4% |
| Bicycle | 37 | -70.6% |
| Motorcycle | 19 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 128 | 13.3% |
| Walk | 494 | -5.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Myrtle Beach by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.