Demographics & People — Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,087 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,900 |
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| Median Age | 60.4 |
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| Total Households | 4,692 |
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| Family Households | 3,249 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3173 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,354 |
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| Black or African American | 816 |
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| Asian | 153 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 895 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 2,392 |
| German | 2,087 |
| Irish | 1,974 |
| Other groups | 1,571 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,049 |
| American | 843 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 704 |
| Greek | 687 |
| Italian | 608 |
| Scottish | 473 |
Language
| English Only | 9,434 |
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| Spanish | 316 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,994 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,306 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,235 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
