City · South Carolina
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
North Myrtle Beach, city, in Horry County, South Carolina. North Myrtle Beach had 21,346 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,790 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,855 (±27). GEOID 4551280.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,346
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,790 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,855 ±27
Median household income
$72,722
±$3,862 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$416,900
±$17,365 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,263
±$117 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is North Myrtle Beach and what county is it in?
North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina. It covers 22.4 square miles of land, 838 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Myrtle Beach is in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Myrtle Beach, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 21,346 people lived in North Myrtle Beach on July 1, 2025, up 13.3% since 2020, faster than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 18,790 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,855 (±27).
| Measure | North Myrtle Beach | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,855 ±27 | 383,016 | +3,655 |
| Households | 9,967 ±443 | 158,779 | +2,409 |
| Average household size | 1.99 ±0.09 | 2.37 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 27,608 ±753 | 217,419 | no clear change |
North Myrtle Beach's population since 2000
From 10,974 in 2000 to 21,346 in 2025: up 94.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for North Myrtle Beach as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in North Myrtle Beach?
The median resident of North Myrtle Beach is 61.9 years old; 10.8% are under 18 and 41.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.7%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Myrtle Beach | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.9 ±1.5 | 48.7 | +3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 10.8% ±2.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 41.6% ±3.5 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±2.2 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% ±3.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.1% ±3.5 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | −2.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±2.1 pts | 6.7% | −3.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±2.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3% ±1.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5% ±2.4 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4% ±2.6 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2% ±1.9 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.9% ±3.5 pts | 27.1% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.5% ±2.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6% ±3.2 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in North Myrtle Beach earn?
Half of North Myrtle Beach's 9,967 households earn less than $72,722 a year (±$3,862), against $66,880 in Horry County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $75,050 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Myrtle Beach | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,722 ±$3,862 | $66,880 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,791 ±$7,169 | $87,740 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,483 ±$3,955 | $38,025 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4% ±2.5 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7% ±12.3 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±0.7 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7% ±1.7 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in North Myrtle Beach?
Owners occupy 82.2% of North Myrtle Beach's occupied homes and renters 17.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $416,900 by its owner (±$17,365). The median renter pays $1,263 a month including utilities, and 47.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Myrtle Beach | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $416,900 ±$17,365 | $287,700 | +$89,289 |
| Median gross rent | $1,263 ±$117 | $1,255 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.5% ±11.8 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,943 ±$206 | $1,446 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.2% ±3.0 pts | 77.3% | +5.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.8% ±3.0 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 27,608 ±753 | 217,419 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% ±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 65.5% ±5.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 38.1% ±2.3 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% ±1.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.7% ±1.7 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±2.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is North Myrtle Beach building?
Builders took permits for 967 new housing units in North Myrtle Beach in 2025 (943 in single-family houses), 45.3 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in North Myrtle Beach work and get to work?
70.6% of North Myrtle Beach's workers drive alone and 17.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | North Myrtle Beach | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.8% ±3.0 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.8 pts | 4.9% | −3.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6% ±4.2 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±3.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.9% ±3.0 pts | 11.0% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±3.0 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in North Myrtle Beach?
5 census tracts lie mostly in North Myrtle Beach, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,353 (Tract 405) to $99,844 (Tract 403).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 402Horry County | 5,504 | $71,425 |
| Tract 403Horry County | 4,641 | $99,844 |
| Tract 404Horry County | 4,089 | $64,102 |
| Tract 603.03Horry County | 4,270 | $79,918 |
| Tract 405Horry County | 4,091 | $49,353 |
| Tract 603.10Horry County | 8,332 | $75,500 |
| Tract 401.02Horry County | 7,462 | $66,798 |
| Tract 401.05Horry County | 2,963 | $76,583 |
| Tract 501.02Horry County | 4,112 | $80,106 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in North Myrtle Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does North Myrtle Beach compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, North Myrtle Beach is the 1,827th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 27th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
North Myrtle Beach ranks 65th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 27th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 29th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 152nd | 261 |
| Median household income | 65th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 27th | 259 |
| Median home value | 26th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 54th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 199th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd | 226 |
| Median age | 9th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 48th | 258 |
| Work from home | 21st | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 184th | 261 |
North Myrtle Beach's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare North Myrtle Beach with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for North Myrtle Beach?
10 of the 57 figures for North Myrtle Beach on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for North Myrtle Beach are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in North Myrtle Beach.