Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

368,937

25.7% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

48.2

3.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12.8%

7.16% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$64,623

2.1% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$260,500

5.21% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

160,429

24% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC had a population of 369k people with a median age of 48.2 and a median household income of $64,623. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC declined from 496,299 to 368,937, a −25.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,296 to $64,623, a 2.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.99%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.96%).

None of the households in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC are Coastal Carolina University (2,195 degrees awarded in 2022), Horry-Georgetown Technical College (1,602 degrees), and Brunswick Community College (454 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC was $260,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC was 2 cars per household.

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC borders Georgetown, SC, Lumberton, NC, and Wilmington, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC is home to a population of 369k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.63% of Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC residents were born outside of the country (24.5k people).

In 2023, there were 6.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (280k people) in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
280k ± 1.03k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.4k ± 806
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
12.5k ± 1.3k

7.04%

Hispanic Population

26k people

7.04% of the people in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC are hispanic (26k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for South Carolina and North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
272,927 ± 17,154 people
India
98,209 ± 10,231 people
Honduras
53,603 ± 7,771 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina and North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 272,927 South Carolina and North Carolina residents, followed by India with 98,209 and Honduras with 53,603.

Foreign-Born Population

6.63%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

24.5k people

5.53%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

27.4k people

As of 2023, 6.63% of Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC residents (24.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC was 5.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13,321 ± 857
Gulf War (1990s)
3,968 ± 502
Gulf War (2001-)
3,727 ± 606

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC employs 160k people. The largest industries in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC are Retail Trade (22,814 people), Accommodation & Food Services (21,653 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (19,185 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,923), Finance & Insurance ($55,378), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,619).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

160k

2023 Value

± 3,662

−24%

1 Year decline

± 3.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC declined at a rate of −24%, from 211k employees to 160k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (23,229 people), Management Occupations (16,804 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,430 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina and North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

160k

2023 Value

± 3,662

−24%

1 Year decline

± 3.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC declined at a rate of −24%, from 211k employees to 160k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC, are Retail Trade (22,814 people), Accommodation & Food Services (21,653 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (19,185 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC, though some of these residents may live in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,354

Median earning men ± $1,089

$33,169

Median earning women ± $1,096

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($70,247), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,706), and Wholesale Trade ($59,922).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($46,004), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,188), and Public Administration ($42,132).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

785
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
782
Retail Trade
756
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$871k
Retail Trade
$847k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$759k
Accommodation and Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2022, universities in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC awarded 4,574 degrees. The student population of Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,153 male students and 12,578 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC are White (3,146 and 69.5%), followed by Black or African American (759 and 16.8%), Hispanic or Latino (294 and 6.5%), and Two or More Races (176 and 3.89%).

The largest universities in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC by number of degrees awarded are Coastal Carolina University (2,195 and 48%), Horry-Georgetown Technical College (1,602 and 35%), and Brunswick Community College (454 and 9.93%).

The most popular majors in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (631 and 13.8%), General Business Administration & Management (330 and 7.21%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (163 and 3.56%).

The median tuition cost in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC for a public four year colleges is $11,460 for in-state students and $28,310 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 20,731 (39.3% men and 60.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 20,731 students enrolled in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,774 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
154 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
130 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
191 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 154 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Coastal Carolina University
2,195 degrees awarded
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
1,602 degrees awarded
Brunswick Community College
454 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastal Carolina University with 2,195 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,907 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC, which is 0.715 times less than the 2,667 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,146 degrees mean that there were 4.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 759 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($36,480) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,749) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina and North Carolina.

Measure

In 2022, 0.907% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.766% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.34M), Some college (2.73M), and Bachelors Degree (2.34M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC was $260,500 in 2023, which is 0.859 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $247,600 to $260,500, a 5.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC is 75.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC is $64,623. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $101,763, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $99,243 and $91,548.

Housing

Property

$260,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,930

$114,026

Median Property Taxes

±$2,752

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2023

71.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.8% of the housing units in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC was Wake County, NC with a value of $101,763, followed by Union County, NC and Currituck County, NC, with respective values of $99,243 and $91,548.

The following map shows all of the counties in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,623

Median Household Income

± $1,669

150k

Number of Households

± 3,262

In 2023, the median household income of the 150k households in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC grew to $64,623 from the previous year's value of $63,296.

The following chart displays the households in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC is from South Carolina and North Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 and income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina and North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Worked At Home (9.95%)
Carpooled (8.05%)

In 2023, 78.3% of workers in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.95%) and those who carpooled to work (8.05%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC (46.5k out of 362k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.6% of the population of Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC has health coverage, with 32.2% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 19.4% on Medicare, 18% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1481 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina and North Carolina.

1,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,481 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,485 patients).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina and North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.9% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

32.2%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

19.4%

Medicare

18%

Non-Group

1.7%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC grew by 1.36% from 12.2% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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