Demographics & People — North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,343 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,100 |
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| Median Age | 61.9 |
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| Total Households | 9,601 |
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| Family Households | 5,859 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.171 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,629 |
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| Black or African American | 300 |
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| Asian | 367 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,111 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 3,472 |
| Other groups | 2,872 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,774 |
| Irish | 2,739 |
| German | 2,639 |
| European | 1,769 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,299 |
| American | 1,296 |
| Italian | 1,257 |
| Scotch-Irish | 736 |
Language
| English Only | 17,314 |
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| Spanish | 810 |
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| Population 5+ | 18,690 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,712 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,942 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.9% |
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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 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
