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Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

413,391 Population
1,133.16 Square Miles
364.81 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
49.7 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
16.42%
18 to 34
17.92%
35 to 64
37.92%
65 and Over
27.73%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.46%
Female
51.54%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
7.17%
Native
92.83%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
39.1%
2000 to 2009
22.88%
1990 to 1999
13.6%
Before 1990
24.43%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
8.24%
High School Grad or Higher
91.76%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.61%
School Dropout Rate
In School
94.94%
Dropped Out
5.06%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
90.33%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$38,113
Median Household Income
$68,534
Gini Index
0.44
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.81%
Unemployed
5.19%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
15.07%
Population Under 18
Poverty
27.94%
Non-poverty
72.06%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.28%
Non-poverty
91.72%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
23 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
11.4%
With Health Insurance Coverage
88.6%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.29
Number of Households
176,383
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
44.74%
Married
55.26%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
30.06%
Now Married
57.65%
Widowed
2.79%
Divorced
9.51%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
24.23%
Now Married
53.07%
Widowed
11.03%
Divorced
11.67%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
6.77%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
230,669
Occupancy Status
Occupied
76.47%
Vacant
23.53%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
79.92%
Renter Occupied
20.08%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
11.55%
For Sale
2.39%
Other
86.06%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
2002
Types of Structures
Single Unit
61.08%
Multi Unit
26.6%
Mobile Home
12.25%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.07%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
55.17%
Without Mortgage
44.83%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$325,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,433
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
12.44%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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