Myrtle Beach, SC

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2021 Population
35,116
4.39% 1-year growth
US Senator
Lindsey Graham
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Scott
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
45.7
2.93% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
19.4%
13.4% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$45,701
5.36% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$246,300
3.84% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Myrtle Beach, SC had a population of 35.1k people with a median age of 45.7 and a median household income of $45,701. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Myrtle Beach, SC grew from 33,638 to 35,116, a 4.39% increase and its median household income grew from $43,378 to $45,701, a 5.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Myrtle Beach, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.97%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.8%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%).

None of the households in Myrtle Beach, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.7% of the residents in Myrtle Beach, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Myrtle Beach, SC are Strand College of Hair Design (55 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Myrtle Beach, SC was $246,300, and the homeownership rate was 57.9%.

Most people in Myrtle Beach, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Myrtle Beach, SC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Myrtle Beach, SC is home to a population of 35.1k people, from which 91.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.4% of Myrtle Beach, SC residents were born outside of the country (4.01k people).

In 2021, there were 3.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.9k people) in Myrtle Beach, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.45k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.7%
2021 Citizenship
90.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.7% of Myrtle Beach, SC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Myrtle Beach, SC was 90.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Myrtle Beach, SC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    22.9k ± 1.02k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.07k ± 861
  3. White (Hispanic)
    2.45k ± 659
13.3%
Hispanic Population
4.66k people

In 2021, there were 3.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.9k people) in Myrtle Beach, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.45k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.3% of the people in Myrtle Beach, SC are hispanic (4.66k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

11.4%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.01k people
12.9%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.34k people

As of 2021, 11.4% of Myrtle Beach, SC residents (4.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Myrtle Beach, SC was 12.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,218 ± 252
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    316 ± 129
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    184 ± 80

Myrtle Beach, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.85 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Myrtle Beach, SC employs 16.6k people. The largest industries in Myrtle Beach, SC are Accommodation & Food Services (32,923 people), Retail Trade (17,106 people), and Construction (13,978 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,800), Finance & Insurance ($69,427), and Manufacturing ($51,549).

Occupations

16.6k
2021 Value
± 1,159
8.51%
1 Year growth
± 8.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Myrtle Beach, SC grew at a rate of 8.51%, from 15.3k employees to 16.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Myrtle Beach, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,893 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,791 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,736 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Myrtle Beach, SC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

16.6k
2021 Value
± 1,159
8.51%
1 Year growth
± 8.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Myrtle Beach, SC grew at a rate of 8.51%, from 15.3k employees to 16.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Myrtle Beach, SC, are Accommodation & Food Services (32,923 people), Retail Trade (17,106 people), and Construction (13,978 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Myrtle Beach, SC, though some of these residents may live in Myrtle Beach, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$31,484
Median earning men ± $1,034
$24,531
Median earning women ± $3,842

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,650), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,173), and Public Administration ($53,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($62,891), Manufacturing ($56,328), and Public Administration ($45,156).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $39.9B
  2. $29.5B
  3. $26.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B
2020 Value in South Carolina
$613B
Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina
124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $28.9B
  2. $21.4B
  3. $10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham
Senator from South Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2003
Tim Scott
Senator from South Carolina3
Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Myrtle Beach, SC awarded 55 degrees. The student population of Myrtle Beach, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 81 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Myrtle Beach, SC are White (43 and 78.2%), followed by Black or African American (5 and 9.09%), Hispanic or Latino (5 and 9.09%), and Asian (2 and 3.64%).

The largest universities in Myrtle Beach, SC by number of degrees awarded are Strand College of Hair Design (55 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Myrtle Beach, SC are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (30 and 54.5%), General Cosmetology (19 and 34.5%), and Massage Therapy (6 and 10.9%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Myrtle Beach, SC was $246,300 in 2021, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $237,200 to $246,300, a 3.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Myrtle Beach, SC is 57.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Myrtle Beach, SC have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Myrtle Beach, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Myrtle Beach, SC is $45,701. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Myrtle Beach, SC was Census Tract 514.03 with a value of $78,800, followed by Census Tract 503.03 and Census Tract 510, with respective values of $75,690 and $64,750.

Property

$246,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$24,902
$8,702
Median Property Taxes
±$711

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Myrtle Beach, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Myrtle Beach, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

57.9%
Homeownership
2021
63%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 57.9% of the housing units in Myrtle Beach, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 514.03
  2. Census Tract 503.03
  3. Census Tract 510

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Myrtle Beach, SC was Census Tract 514.03 with a value of $78,800, followed by Census Tract 503.03 and Census Tract 510, with respective values of $75,690 and $64,750.

The following map shows all of the places in Myrtle Beach, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$45,701
Median Household Income
± $4,203
15k
Number of Households
± 948

In 2021, the median household income of the 15k households in Myrtle Beach, SC grew to $45,701 from the previous year's value of $43,378.

The following chart displays the households in Myrtle Beach, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Myrtle Beach, SC is from South Carolina.
0.463
2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina
0.462
2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.23%)
  3. Carpooled (6.2%)

In 2021, 79% of workers in Myrtle Beach, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.23%) and those who carpooled to work (6.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

18.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Myrtle Beach, SC have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Myrtle Beach, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Myrtle Beach, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Myrtle Beach, SC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

19.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Myrtle Beach, SC (6.78k out of 35k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Myrtle Beach, SC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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81.3% of the population of Myrtle Beach, SC has health coverage, with 28.8% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Horry County, SC see 1678 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% decrease from the previous year (1695 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2420 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 636 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,678 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Horry County, SC

Primary care physicians in Horry County, SC see an average of 1,678 patients per year. This represents a 1% decrease from the previous year (1,695 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Horry County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

18.7%
Uninsured
28.8%
Employer Coverage
19.2%
Medicaid
15.8%
Medicare
16.2%
Non-Group
1.27%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Myrtle Beach, SC grew by 3.12% from 18.2% to 18.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Myrtle Beach, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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