Demographics & People — Surfside Beach, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,217 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
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| Median Age | 55.5 |
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| Total Households | 1,994 |
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| Family Households | 1,209 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0564 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,876 |
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| Black or African American | 67 |
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| Asian | 33 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 837 |
| English | 803 |
| Other groups | 652 |
| German | 607 |
| Irish | 580 |
| American | 348 |
| Italian | 286 |
| European | 179 |
| Norwegian | 169 |
| Polish | 133 |
Language
| English Only | 3,967 |
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| Spanish | 20 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,025 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 502 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,674 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.7% |
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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 Surfside Beach, South Carolina.
