Myrtle Beach, SC Profile
Myrtle Beach, SC, population 26,593, is located
in South Carolina's Horry county,
about 94.3 miles from Fayetteville and 125.3 miles from Columbia.
Through the 90's Myrtle Beach's population has declined by about 8%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Myrtle Beach has grown by about 17%.
Myrtle Beach's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
South Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Myrtle Beach tend to be much higher than South Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 51% |
| Females | 49% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 81% |
| African American | 13% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 5% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 36.90 |
| Males | 34.90 |
| Females | 39.40 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 11.00% | | Under 20: | 9.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 19.00% | | 20 to 40: | 16.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 13.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 11.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 22,759 | N/A |
| 2001 | 24,389 | 7.16% |
| 2002 | 24,514 | 0.51% |
| 2003 | 24,677 | 0.66% |
| 2004 | 25,459 | 3.17% |
| 2005 | 26,593 | 4.45% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $35,498 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 2,039 |
| 2003 | 2,455 |
| 2004 | 1,848 |
| 2005 | 1,945 |
| 2006 | 2,055 |
| 2007 | 1,723 |
| 2008 | 1,724 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
- |
2 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
8 |
2 |
2 |
| Forcible Rape |
- |
42 |
63 |
42 |
54 |
67 |
49 |
37 |
| Robbery |
- |
158 |
195 |
179 |
193 |
203 |
222 |
217 |
| Aggravated Assault |
- |
273 |
346 |
238 |
251 |
277 |
233 |
276 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 18,859 |
| 2003 | 19,524 |
| 2004 | 22,121 |
| 2005 | 19,961 |
| 2006 | 18,095 |
| 2007 | 18,691 |
| 2008 | 15,669 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
- |
835 |
773 |
930 |
851 |
778 |
1011 |
782 |
| Larceny, Theft |
- |
3,106 |
3,547 |
4,052 |
3,834 |
3590 |
3998 |
3587 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
- |
453 |
515 |
547 |
456 |
519 |
479 |
465 |
| Arson |
- |
- |
10 |
10 |
16 |
15 |
10
|
7
|
Location
| Elevation | 30 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 15.5 Square Miles |
