Poverty Rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, an estimated 5,480 of 35,858 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 15.3%.
- How many people in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina live in poverty?
In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, an estimated 5,480 of 35,858 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina compare to the average for South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 9.29% higher than the South Carolina average. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, an estimated 15.3% of 35,858 people live in poverty. In South Carolina, 14.0% of 5,140,248 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 21.43% higher than the US average. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, an estimated 15.3% of 35,858 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
24.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
24.2% of 6 thousand people
Under 5 years
25.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
25.8% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
23.5% of 4 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
23.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
23.7% of 6 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
15.3% of 22 thousand people
18 to 34 years
17% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
17% of 7 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
14.6% of 15 thousand people
60 years and over
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
11.5% of 11 thousand people
65 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
8.9% of 8 thousand people
White
10.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
10.9% of 26 thousand people
Black or African American
31.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
31.7% of 6 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
0% of 24 people
Asian
28.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
28.5% of 340 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
100% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
100% of 6 people
Some other race
25.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
25.7% of 335 people
Two or more races
20% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
20% of 4 thousand people
Hispanic
24.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
24.7% of 4 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
10.1% of 25 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
13.5% of 28 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
29.5% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
18% of 8 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
11.1% of 9 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
7.9% of 9 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
9.7% of 19 thousand people
Employed
8.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
8.2% of 18 thousand people
Male
9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
9% of 9 thousand people
Female
7.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
7.4% of 9 thousand people
Unemployed
44.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
44.6% of 784 people
Male
49.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
49.6% of 490 people
Female
36.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
36.4% of 294 people
Population 16 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
13.8% of 31 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
5.3% of 12 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
15.1% of 7 thousand people
Did not work
21.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
21.6% of 12 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
24.3% of 10 thousand people
Male
28.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
28.5% of 5 thousand people
Female
20.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
20.4% of 5 thousand people
18 to 24 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
19.2% of 548 people
25 to 34 years
25.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
25.3% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
18.1% of 1 thousand people
45 to 54 years
32.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
32.7% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
28.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
28.8% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
24.4% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
8% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
8% of 4 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
22.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
22.5% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
40.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
40.8% of 4 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2022
15%
Poverty Rate by City around Horry County
- Atlantic Beach, South Carolina 41.6% of 332 people.
- Aynor, South Carolina 9.2% of 989 people.
- Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina 8.5% of 568 people.
- Bucksport, South Carolina 8.1% of 744 people.
- Carolina Forest, South Carolina 14.1% of 24,710 people.