North Myrtle Beach Population History 1990 - 2023

North Myrtle Beach Population Facts

What is the current population of North Myrtle Beach?

Based on the latest 2024 data from the US census, the current population of North Myrtle Beach is 20,303. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the 1,872nd largest city in the US.

What county is North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in?

North Myrtle Beach is located entirely in Horry County.

What is the size of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in square miles?

North Myrtle Beach has an area of 17.1 square miles.

What was the peak population of North Myrtle Beach?

The current population of North Myrtle Beach (20,303) is it's peak population.

How quickly is North Myrtle Beach growing?

North Myrtle Beach has grown 79.3% since the 2000. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is growing moderately quickly; it is growing faster than 86% of similarly sized cities since 2000.

What is the population density of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

North Myrtle Beach has a population density of 804.5 people per square mile.

North Myrtle Beach Demographics

What is the voting age population of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

The total voting age population of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 13,439. The voting age population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

What percentage of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 35.1% of the residents of North Myrtle Beach are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

The racial demographics of North Myrtle Beach are 93.7% White, 3.0% Asian, 1.5% Black, 1.1% Two or more races, 0.6% American Indian and 0.1% Other. Additionally, 6.8% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina residents are below the poverty line?

In North Myrtle Beach, 9.7% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 21.4%. On a per-household basis, 5.8% of families are below the poverty line in North Myrtle Beach.

What percentage of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 51.5% of North Myrtle Beach residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 91.2% of North Myrtle Beach residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 34.4% have a bachelor's degree and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among North Myrtle Beach residents aged 5 and older, 9.6% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home, 1.4% speak an Indo-European language, and 2.8% speak an Asian language.

North Myrtle Beach Income & Labor Statistics

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

The unemployment rate in North Myrtle Beach is 7.9%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina residents work for the government?

In North Myrtle Beach, 7.2% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

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

The median household income in North Myrtle Beach is $60,982.

North Myrtle Beach Housing & Rent Statistics

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

In North Myrtle Beach, 76.3% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Renters occupy 23.7% of housing units in North Myrtle Beach.

What percentage of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina housing units were built after 2000?

In North Myrtle Beach, 42.3% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 11,900 units.

What is the median monthly rent in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in North Myrtle Beach is $1,110.

What percentage of households in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina have broadband internet?

In North Myrtle Beach, 87.2% of households have an active broadband internet connection.