North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina facts for kids
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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | South Carolina | ||
| County | Horry | ||
| First settled | 1735 | ||
| Incorporated | March 12, 1938 | ||
| Area | |||
| • City | 22.31 sq mi (57.77 km2) | ||
| • Land | 21.74 sq mi (56.30 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 18,790 | ||
| • Density | 864.38/sq mi (333.75/km2) | ||
| • Urban | 298,954 (US: 135th) | ||
| • Urban density | 1,365.5/sq mi (527.2/km2) | ||
| • Metro | 487,722 (US: 111th) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
29566, 29568, 29582, 29597, 29598,
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 | ||
| FIPS code | 45-51280 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1251574 | ||
North Myrtle Beach is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It was created in 1968 from four existing municipalities, and is located about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Myrtle Beach. It serves as one of the primary tourist destinations along the Grand Strand.
As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,790. It is part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a combined population of 449,295 as of 2016.
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History
In 1737, William Gause obtained a grant to 250 acres (100 ha) of land near Windy Hill Beach. He farmed the area and also established a tavern for travelers along the Kings Highway.
North Myrtle Beach was created in 1968 with the consolidation of Cherry Grove Beach, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive Beach, and Windy Hill Beach.
Geography
North Myrtle Beach is located in eastern Horry County. It is bordered to the southwest by Briarcliffe Acres and to the northeast by Little River. Via U.S. Route 17, it is 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Myrtle Beach and 57 miles (92 km) southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina. Via South Carolina Highway 9 it is 67 miles (108 km) southeast of Interstate 95 near Dillon, South Carolina.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.7 square miles (45.8 km2), of which 17.1 square miles (44.3 km2) are land and 0.62 square miles (1.6 km2), or 3.39%, are water.
The area is divided into four separate areas based on its former municipalities. These are Windy Hill, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive, and Cherry Grove, a spit bordering North Carolina. Atlantic Beach, which is bordered on three sides by North Myrtle Beach, chose to remain its own town during the merger.
Neighborhoods
- Barefoot
- Bell's Lake
- Cherry Grove Beach
- Crescent Beach
- Ingram Beach
- Little River Neck
- Ocean Creek
- Ocean Drive Beach
- Park Pointe
- Seabrook Plantation
- Tidewater
- Windy Hill Beach
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,957 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,960 | 102.4% | |
| 1990 | 8,636 | 118.1% | |
| 2000 | 10,974 | 27.1% | |
| 2010 | 13,752 | 25.3% | |
| 2020 | 18,790 | 36.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 16,808 | 89.45% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 414 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.78% |
| Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 543 | 2.89% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 799 | 4.25% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,790 people, 7,558 households, and 4,583 families residing in the city.
Arts and culture
North Myrtle Beach has a public library, a branch of the Horry County Memorial Library.
Education
- Ocean Drive Elementary School
- Riverside Elementary School
- Waterway Elementary School
- North Myrtle Beach Middle School
- North Myrtle Beach High School (in nearby Little River)
Infrastructure
Transportation
Road
US 17
SC 9
SC 31
SC 65 (Ocean Boulevard)
SC 90- Robert Edge Parkway
Air
North Myrtle Beach is home to a single terminal, the Grand Strand Airport, serving primarily banner planes and small aircraft. The airfield is located in the heart of the city. The airport generates over $10.1 million in local economic output.
Bus
North Myrtle Beach is served by the Coast RTA, formerly Waccamaw RTA or Lymo.
Notable people
- Ryan Quigley - football punter who has played for the Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles.
- Lou Saban, former football coach; lived here until his death
- Kelly Tilghman, Golf Channel broadcaster and PGA Tour's first female lead golf announcer
- Sadler Vaden, musician, best known as a member of Jason Isbell's band, The 400 Unit.
- Vanna White, television personality known for co-hosting Wheel of Fortune
See also
In Spanish: North Myrtle Beach para niños
