Demographics & People — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 37,214 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~41,200 |
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| Median Age | 47.3 |
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| Total Households | 17,250 |
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| Family Households | 9,729 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4534 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26,014 |
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| Black or African American | 5,375 |
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| Asian | 423 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,673 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 10,145 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,038 |
| English | 4,479 |
| Irish | 4,146 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,111 |
| German | 3,910 |
| European | 2,856 |
| American | 2,448 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,330 |
| Italian | 2,123 |
Language
| English Only | 29,973 |
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| Spanish | 3,503 |
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| Population 5+ | 35,271 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,367 |
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| Population 18+ | 30,200 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.3% |
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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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
