Murrells Inlet, SC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Murrells Inlet

Neighborhood

Georgetown, SC

Eagle Crest / Highwood

Blue Heron / Captains Cove

Sunny Side / Crystal Oaks

Springfield / Inlet Estates

Conch Creek / Saint Pauls

The Gates / The Lakes

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Murrells Inlet

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.1%

Households with Children

14.8%

School Enrollment K-12

511

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.4%
School Age (5-17): 10.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 10.1%
Working Age (35-54): 18.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 22.0%
Seniors (65+): 38.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.5%
High School / GED: 19.7%
Some College or Associate's: 34.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.0%
Single Parents: 2.9%
Couples & Adults: 55.7%
Living Alone: 29.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 5.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 16.7%
Puerto Rican: 41.3%
Cuban: 20.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 9.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 62.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 31.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 68.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 30.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 64.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.3%
Spanish: 2.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.4%
Middle School (5-8): 1.5%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 4.1%
Not Enrolled: 85.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources