Economy & Jobs — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,394 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $42,225 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 18,785 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 24.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.2% |
| Professional | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 578 |
| Real Estate Offices | 501 |
| Fast Food | 374 |
| Physician Offices | 257 |
| Law Offices | 197 |
| Hotels Motels | 186 |
| Gas Stations | 169 |
| Insurance Agencies | 138 |
| Commercial Banks | 121 |
| Coffee Shops | 115 |
| General Merchandise | 104 |
| Beauty Salons | 100 |
| Clothing Stores | 97 |
| Dental Offices | 90 |
| Auto Repair | 71 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
