Myrtle Beach, SC

Census Place

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Population

31,783

3.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

Median Age

Poverty Rate

22.4%

Median Household Income

$40,525

3.89% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$194,700

9.2% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

14,531

1.57% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Myrtle Beach, SC had a population of 31.8k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $40,525. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Myrtle Beach, SC grew from 30,760 to 31,783, a 3.33% increase and its median household income grew from $39,006 to $40,525, a 3.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Myrtle Beach, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.9%), White (Hispanic) (9.32%), Other (Hispanic) (3.1%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.76%). 0% of the households in Myrtle Beach, SC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 91.9% of the residents in Myrtle Beach, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Myrtle Beach, SC are Strand College of Hair Design (34 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2018, the median property value in Myrtle Beach, SC was $194,700, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%. Most people in Myrtle Beach, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Myrtle Beach, SC was 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Start Year

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-5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a -5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Horry County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 67.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (29.6%), followed by Other (3.18%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 76.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Myrtle Beach, SC. Showing the available data for Horry County, SC.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (29.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.18%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 67.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (29.6%), followed by Other (3.18%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of South Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Horry County, SC

67.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
76.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
73.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 76.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in South Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Myrtle Beach, SC is home to a population of 31.8k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2018, 12.4% of Myrtle Beach, SC residents were born outside of the country (3.94k people).

In 2018, there were 4.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.8k people) in Myrtle Beach, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.41k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.96k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Myrtle Beach, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.8k ± 978
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.41k ± 637
White (Hispanic)
2.96k ± 710

13.5%

Hispanic Population

4.28k people

13.5% of the people in Myrtle Beach, SC are hispanic (4.28k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.94k people

14.6%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

4.5k people

As of 2018, 12.4% of Myrtle Beach, SC residents (3.94k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Myrtle Beach, SC was 14.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3

In 2018, the median age of all people in Myrtle Beach, SC was 44. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 46, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Myrtle Beach, SC are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Myrtle Beach, SC residents was 42.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
64,736 ± 6,206 people
India
14,943 ± 2,997 people
Honduras
11,181 ± 2,593 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 64,736 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 14,943 and Honduras with 11,181.

Citizenship

91.9%

2018 Citizenship

90%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 91.9% of Myrtle Beach, SC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Myrtle Beach, SC was 90%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,013 ± 164
Gulf War (2001-)
342 ± 181
Gulf War (1990s)
206 ± 90

Myrtle Beach, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Myrtle Beach, SC is $40,525. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Myrtle Beach, SC was Census Tract 9801 with a value of $73,750, followed by Census Tract 504.02 and Census Tract 503.03, with respective values of $66,484 and $63,304.

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,921. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Myrtle Beach, SC employs 14.5k people. The largest industries in Myrtle Beach, SC are Accommodation & Food Services (3,895 people), Retail Trade (1,938 people), and Construction (1,308 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($72,361), Utilities ($66,528), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($42,240).

Wages

Median Household Income

$40,525

2018 value

± $2,436

3.89%

1 Year Growth

± 7.7%

Households in Myrtle Beach, SC have a median annual income of $40,525, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $39,006 in 2017, which represents a 3.89% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Myrtle Beach, SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$60,300

Average Male Salary in South Carolina

± $1,526

$43,921

Average Female Salary in South Carolina

± $1,088

In 2019, full-time male employees in South Carolina made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Carolina

Asian
$57,024 ± $9,306
White
$51,354 ± $1,131
American Indian
$44,350 ± $16,152

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Myrtle Beach, SC is from South Carolina.

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2018 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.211% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9801
Census Tract 504.02
Census Tract 503.03

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Myrtle Beach, SC was Census Tract 9801 with a value of $73,750, followed by Census Tract 504.02 and Census Tract 503.03, with respective values of $66,484 and $63,304.

The following map shows all of the places in Myrtle Beach, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Myrtle Beach, SC (7.1k out of 31.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,604 ± 564
Hispanic
2,343 ± 423
Black
1,601 ± 358

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

14.5k

2018 Value

± 859

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 8.11%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Myrtle Beach, SC grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 14.3k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Myrtle Beach, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,421 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,098 people), and Management Occupations (1,255 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Myrtle Beach, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Myrtle Beach, SC, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,421 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,098 people), and Management Occupations (1,255 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Myrtle Beach, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2.48 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.07 times), and Sales & Related Occupations (1.6 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Myrtle Beach, SC, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($79,861), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($75,658), and Legal Occupations ($63,000).

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.5k

2018 Value

± 859

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 8.11%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Myrtle Beach, SC grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 14.3k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Myrtle Beach, SC, are Accommodation & Food Services (3,895 people), Retail Trade (1,938 people), and Construction (1,308 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Myrtle Beach, SC, though some of these residents may live in Myrtle Beach, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Myrtle Beach, SC, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (3,895 people), Retail Trade (1,938 people), and Construction (1,308 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Myrtle Beach, SC has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (3.54 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.29 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.65 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Myrtle Beach, SC, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($72,361), Utilities ($66,528), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($42,240).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Machinery with $29B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($25.7B) and Plastics/rubber ($22.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$252B

2018 Value in South Carolina

$524B

Projected 2045 Value in South Carolina

108% growth

In 2018, total outbound South Carolina trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 108% to $524B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$29.3B
Georgia
$19.1B
Louisiana
$9.21B

In 2018, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $29.3B, followed by Georgia with $19.1B and Louisiana and $9.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2019, universities in Myrtle Beach, SC awarded 34 degrees. The student population of Myrtle Beach, SC is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 64 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Myrtle Beach, SC are White (23 and 67.6%), followed by Black or African American (7 and 20.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 8.82%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 2.94%).

The largest universities in Myrtle Beach, SC by number of degrees awarded are Strand College of Hair Design (34 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Myrtle Beach, SC are General Cosmetology (17 and 50%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (17 and 50%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

The median tuition costs in Myrtle Beach, SC are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
17 degree-majorss awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
0 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Myrtle Beach, SC was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Myrtle Beach, SC according to their major.

Universities

Strand College of Hair Design

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

34 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2019, the Myrtle Beach, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Strand College of Hair Design with 34 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Myrtle Beach, SC, which is 0 times less than the 34 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Myrtle Beach, SC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American
7 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Myrtle Beach, SC was White students. These 23 degrees mean that there were 3.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 7 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Myrtle Beach, SC was $194,700 in 2018, which is 0.848 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $178,300 to $194,700, a 9.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Myrtle Beach, SC is 53.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Myrtle Beach, SC have an average commute time of 16.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Myrtle Beach, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$194,700

2018 Median

± $12,847

$178,300

2017 Median

± $14,952

In 2018, the median property value in Myrtle Beach, SC grew to to $194,700 from the previous year's value of $178,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Myrtle Beach, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Myrtle Beach, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$40,525

Median Household Income

± $2,436

13.8k

Number of Households

± 771

In 2018, the median household income of the 13.8k households in Myrtle Beach, SC grew to $40,525 from the previous year's value of $39,006.

The following chart displays the households in Myrtle Beach, SC 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 $15k - $20k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Myrtle Beach, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Myrtle Beach, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

53.4%

2018 Homeownership

51.5%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 53.4% of the housing units in Myrtle Beach, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Myrtle Beach, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

16.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Myrtle Beach, SC have a shorter commute time (16.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Myrtle Beach, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (8.99%)
Walked (4.11%)

In 2018, 80.5% of workers in Myrtle Beach, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.99%) and those who walked to work (4.11%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Myrtle Beach, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Myrtle Beach, SC have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

79.9% of the population of Myrtle Beach, SC has health coverage, with 28.2% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 2.12% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Horry County, SC see 1695 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.177% increase from the previous year (1692 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2376 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 652 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Williamsburg County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.4%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Horry County, SC.

1,695 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Horry County, SC

Primary care physicians in Horry County, SC see an average of 1,695 patients per year. This represents a 0.177% increase from the previous year (1,692 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Horry County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

20.1%

Uninsured

28.2%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

2.12%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Myrtle Beach, SC declined by 12.4% from 22.9% to 20.1%.

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