Living in Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
32,700
Unemployment
7.0%
Poverty
21.6%
Median Home
$216,100
Median Income
$43,200
Median Rent
$913
Myrtle Beach SnackAbility
3Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
2
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Myrtle Beach, SC Crime Report
4,331Total Crimes
12,424.0Total Crimes / 100k People
401.64%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Myrtle Beach / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,331 | 12,424.0 | 3,451.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 415 | 1,190.5 | 511.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 3 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 98 | 281.1 | 64.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 262 | 751.6 | 390.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,916 | 11,233.5 | 2,940.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 304 | 872.1 | 533.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 3,384 | 9,707.4 | 2,116.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 228 | 654.0 | 290.8 | 219.9 |
Myrtle Beach, SC Cost Of Living
99Myrtle Beach's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 107 | 100 | |
Myrtle Beach, SC Photos
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Rankings for Myrtle Beach in South Carolina
Map Of Myrtle Beach, SC
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Population over time in Myrtle Beach
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 32,700 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 31,783 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 30,760 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 30,106 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 29,198 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 28,455 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 27,884 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 27,433 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 27,097 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 26,696 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Myrtle Beach
| Race | Myrtle Beach | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.0% | 63.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 14.5% | 26.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 5.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Myrtle Beach
| Gender | Myrtle Beach | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Myrtle Beach for adults over 25
| Education | Myrtle Beach | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| Income | Myrtle Beach | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.2% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.8% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 12.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
