Murrells Inlet, SC Demographics
A map of Murrells Inlet's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,682 | 89.1% |
Black | 478 | 4.9% |
Multiracial | 258 | 2.6% |
Hispanic | 223 | 2.3% |
Asian | 57 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 42 | 0.4% |
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina had a population of 9,740 in 2020. It was 89.1% White, 4.9% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Murrells Inlet, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Murrells Inlet is the 63rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Murrells Inlet's White Population
8,682 residents of Murrells Inlet identify as White, or 89.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Murrells Inlet considerably larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Murrells Inlet is ranked #38 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Murrells Inlet is more White than neighboring Litchfield Beach (84.8% White), Bucksport (6.8% White), and Socastee (70.8% White). Murrells Inlet is less White than neighboring Garden City (91.5% White), and Surfside Beach (92% White).
Murrells Inlet's Black Population
478 residents of Murrells Inlet identify as Black, or 4.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murrells Inlet less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Murrells Inlet is ranked #411 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Murrells Inlet is more Black than neighboring Garden City (1.4% Black), and Surfside Beach (1.1% Black). Murrells Inlet is less Black than neighboring Litchfield Beach (9% Black), Bucksport (88.6% Black), and Socastee (7.3% Black).
Murrells Inlet's Asian Population
57 residents of Murrells Inlet identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Murrells Inlet roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Murrells Inlet is ranked #203 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Murrells Inlet is more Asian than neighboring Garden City (0.4% Asian), Surfside Beach (0.5% Asian), Litchfield Beach (0.4% Asian), and Bucksport (0% Asian). Murrells Inlet is less Asian than neighboring Socastee (2% Asian).
Murrells Inlet's Hispanic Population
223 residents of Murrells Inlet identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murrells Inlet roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Murrells Inlet is ranked #308 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Murrells Inlet is more Hispanic than neighboring Bucksport (0.9% Hispanic). Murrells Inlet is less Hispanic than neighboring Garden City (2.8% Hispanic), Litchfield Beach (2.9% Hispanic), and Socastee (13.8% Hispanic).
Murrells Inlet's Native American/Other Population
42 residents of Murrells Inlet identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murrells Inlet roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Murrells Inlet is ranked #332 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Murrells Inlet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City (0.6% Native American/Other), Surfside Beach (0.7% Native American/Other), Litchfield Beach (0.6% Native American/Other), and Socastee (0.9% Native American/Other).
Murrells Inlet's Multiracial Population
258 residents of Murrells Inlet identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murrells Inlet roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Murrells Inlet is ranked #339 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Murrells Inlet is more Multiracial than neighboring Litchfield Beach (2.4% Multiracial). Murrells Inlet is less Multiracial than neighboring Garden City (3.2% Multiracial), Surfside Beach (3.3% Multiracial), Bucksport (3.2% Multiracial), and Socastee (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.