Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach: coastal city in South Carolina, United States
About
Myrtle Beach is a city located in the county of Horry in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,109. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 35,555 inhabitants.
The city was created 90 years ago in 1935.
Quick Facts about Myrtle Beach
| Population | 35,555 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Horry County |
| Postal code | 29578, 29579, 29572, 29577, 29588, 29587, 29575, 29586 |
| Phone Area Codes | 843 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.04% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.96% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.6891,-78.8867 |
| Altitude | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1936 (90 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:35:17 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 23.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Myrtle Beach is located at 33°41'21"N 78°53'12"W (33.6890600, -78.8866900).
Myrtle Beach map
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Official website of Myrtle Beach
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Demographics
The population of Myrtle Beach increased by 23.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,109 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,528 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,052 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,768 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,578 | 2.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,616 | 3.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,724 | 3.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 32,654 | 2.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,813 | 3.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,695 | 2.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,555 | 2.42% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Myrtle Beach
1Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States View details
Phone: +18434443200 | Website available
2Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
1110 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States View details
Phone: +18439160888 | Website available
3SkyWheel Myrtle Beach
1110 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States View details
Phone: +18438399200 | Website available
4Family Kingdom Amusement Park
300 Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States View details
Phone: +18436263447 | Website available
5Myrtle Beach State Park
4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575, United States View details
Phone: +18432385325 | Website available
Where to Eat in Myrtle Beach
1Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
2904 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579, United States View details
Phone: +18432364635 | Website available
2Dave & Buster's
1322 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States View details
Phone: +18439453500 | Website available
3The Bowery
110 9th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States View details
Phone: +18436263445 | Website available
4Topgolf
2850 Robert M Grissom Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States View details
Phone: +18439453318 | Website available
Where to Stay in Myrtle Beach
1Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort
803 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States View details
Phone: +18008451112 | Website available
2Myrtle Beach Resort
5905 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575, United States View details
Phone: +18888264018 | Website available
3Coral Beach Resort and Suites
1105 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States View details
Phone: +18003148060 | Website available
4Lakewood Camping Resort
5901 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575, United States View details
Phone: +18432385161 | Website available
5Holiday Inn at the Pavilion
1200 Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States View details
Phone: +18002116947 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Myrtle Beach
1Town of Briarcliffe Acres
121 N Gate Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 View details
Phone: +18432728863 | Website available
2Alt Beach Town Hall
717 30th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 View details
Phone: +18436632275
People born in Myrtle Beach (32)
People born in Myrtle Beach, including US politician Tom Rice, musician Steve Bailey, NBA player Ramon Sessions, .
More notable people
- Shane Carruth (film producer, actor, screenwriter) he was born in 01/01/1972
- Alan D. Clemmons (American politician) he was born in 06/12/1958
- Anthony James (American actor (1942–2020)) he was born in 22/07/1942
- Anthony King (American comedian and writer) he was born in 06/06/1975
- Kelly Wearstler (American interior designer and model) she was born in 21/11/1967
- Brandon Frye (American football player) he was born in 23/01/1983
- Brian Rutenberg (American abstract and landscape painter) he was born in 18/09/1965
- Clint Newton (Australian rugby league footballer) he was born in 18/06/1981
- Dominic Grazioli (Olympic trap shooter) he was born in 04/02/1964
- Everett Golson (American football player) he was born in 02/01/1993
- Kiera Cass (American writer of young-adult speculative fiction) she was born in 19/05/1981
- Lester Brown (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 01/01/1958
- Reggie Herring (American football player and coach) he was born in 03/07/1959
- Ryan Butler (American politician) he was born in 21/06/1979
- Robert Abraham (American football player) he was born in 13/07/1960
- Johnathan McClain (American television actor) he was born in 02/07/1970
- Christopher Jones (American actor) he was born in 04/02/1982
- Chris Lemonis (College baseball coach) he was born in 22/01/1970
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Myrtle Beach, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434496 | Strand College of Hair Design | Myrtle Beach (SC) | 29572 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Myrtle Beach, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
| WMN | Wilmington, NC | 505 Cando St | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Myrtle Beach.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach Post Office | Myrtle Beach (SC) | 29577 |
Other cities in Horry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Horry County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Conway | 26,620 | City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States |
| Socastee | 19,952 | Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina |
| North Myrtle Beach | 17,280 | City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Red Hill | 13,223 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Little River | 8,960 | City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Forestbrook | 4,612 | Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina |
| Surfside Beach | 4,580 | City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States |
| Loris | 2,807 | Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Aynor | 978 | Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Briarcliffe Acres | 612 | Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Atlantic Beach | 483 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Myrtle Beach distances to largest South Carolina cities