North Myrtle Beach, SC Demographics
A map of North Myrtle Beach's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,808 | 89.5% |
Hispanic | 799 | 4.3% |
Multiracial | 486 | 2.6% |
Black | 414 | 2.2% |
Asian | 147 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 136 | 0.7% |
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina had a population of 18,790 in 2020. It was 89.5% White, 2.2% Black, 0.8% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Myrtle Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach is the 32nd 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).
North Myrtle Beach's White Population
16,808 residents of North Myrtle Beach identify as White, or 89.5%. This makes the White share of the population of North Myrtle Beach considerably larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach is ranked #36 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
North Myrtle Beach is more White than neighboring Atlantic Beach (39.5% White), Little River (84.3% White), and Calabash (80.6% White). North Myrtle Beach is less White than neighboring Briarcliffe Acres (96.2% White), and Carolina Shores (91.5% White).
North Myrtle Beach's Black Population
414 residents of North Myrtle Beach identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Myrtle Beach considerably less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach is ranked #437 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
North Myrtle Beach is more Black than neighboring Briarcliffe Acres (1.5% Black), and Carolina Shores (2% Black). North Myrtle Beach is less Black than neighboring Atlantic Beach (45.1% Black), Little River (5.7% Black), and Calabash (3.5% Black).
North Myrtle Beach's Asian Population
147 residents of North Myrtle Beach identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Myrtle Beach roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach is ranked #157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
North Myrtle Beach is more Asian than neighboring Briarcliffe Acres (0.4% Asian), Carolina Shores (0.6% Asian), and Calabash (0.5% Asian). North Myrtle Beach is less Asian than neighboring Atlantic Beach (1.5% Asian), and Little River (1% Asian).
North Myrtle Beach's Hispanic Population
799 residents of North Myrtle Beach identify as Hispanic, or 4.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Myrtle Beach roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach is ranked #210 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
North Myrtle Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Briarcliffe Acres (0.8% Hispanic), and Carolina Shores (2.7% Hispanic). North Myrtle Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Atlantic Beach (6.2% Hispanic), and Calabash (9.9% Hispanic).
North Myrtle Beach's Native American/Other Population
136 residents of North Myrtle Beach identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Myrtle Beach 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, North Myrtle Beach is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
North Myrtle Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Briarcliffe Acres (0.4% Native American/Other), and Carolina Shores (0.5% Native American/Other). North Myrtle Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Atlantic Beach (3.6% Native American/Other), Little River (0.9% Native American/Other), and Calabash (1.4% Native American/Other).
North Myrtle Beach's Multiracial Population
486 residents of North Myrtle Beach identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Myrtle Beach roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach is ranked #339 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
North Myrtle Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Briarcliffe Acres (0.6% Multiracial). North Myrtle Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Atlantic Beach (4.1% Multiracial), Little River (3.8% Multiracial), Carolina Shores (2.8% Multiracial), and Calabash (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.