Myrtle Beach, SC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach

Neighborhood

Horry, SC

East Chester / Carver Apartments

Green Bay Park / Washington Park

Ocean View MHP / Withers Swash

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

Demographics of Myrtle Beach

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.5%

Households with Children

19.9%

School Enrollment K-12

2,954

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 11.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.7%
Working Age (35-54): 20.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.5%
Seniors (65+): 23.7%

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: 7.6%
High School / GED: 27.7%
Some College or Associate's: 31.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.5%

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: 11.2%
Single Parents: 8.7%
Couples & Adults: 38.2%
Living Alone: 41.9%

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: 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 14.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 49.4%
Puerto Rican: 4.3%
Cuban: 0.9%
Dominican: 0.5%
Central American: 23.3%
South American: 2.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%

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: 54.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.3%
Other White: 44.5%

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: 59.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 9.8%
Other Black: 30.9%

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: 31.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 56.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.9%

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: 86.1%
Spanish: 9.6%
European & Indo-European: 2.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.4%

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): 3.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 3.6%
Not Enrolled: 83.6%

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