Myrtle Beach, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Horry County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
37,214
Population
1,590/sq mi density
$53,679
Median Income
$42,225 per capita
$347,700
Home Value
$323,058 Zillow
$1,132
Median Rent
41.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
1,121
Violent Crime/100K
5,702 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,679 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$347,700 home value, $1,132/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,121 violent crimes/100K (195% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
37,214
Census 2023
Population Density
1,590
per square mile
Land Area
23.3
square miles (60.4 km²)
Median Age
47.0 yrs
21% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 14.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
69.9%
Black
14.4%
Hispanic
12.6%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85%
Spanish
13.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.9%
Veterans
7.3%
22% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.1%
1% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
83.0%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.0%
98% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.448
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 37,214 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,590 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 47.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.6% |
| Female | 51.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 85.0% |
| Spanish | 13.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 7.3% |
| Disability | 13.1% |
| Health Insurance | 83.0% |
| Uninsured | 17.0% |
| Broadband Access | 90.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.448 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |