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29579

Myrtle Beach, SC

Total Population
49,113
Median Household Income
$67,788
Median Home Value
$285,400
Median Rent
$1,322

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$67,788
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$285,400
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,322
100% above state median
Median Age
40.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Myrtle Beach, SC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

32.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$67,788
-9.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-48,274,031
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.61 people

Total Households
18,768
Family Households
54.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.2%
#3 Industry
Construction
15.1%
Total Employed Residents:9,452

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.5%
109 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:20,930
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.4%
22,972 employed
Labor Force
24,625
1,629 unemployed
Median Age
40.8 years
Per Capita Income
$35,098
Poverty Rate
10.9%

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