Atlantic Beach is a town located in Horry County South Carolina. Atlantic Beach has a 2024 population of 406. Atlantic Beach is currently growing at a rate of 14.37% annually and its population has increased by 103% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 200 in 2020.
The average household income in Atlantic Beach is $38,567 with a poverty rate of 41.57%. The median age in Atlantic Beach is 38.4 years: 41.5 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atlantic Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 190 | 57.23% |
| White | 123 | 37.05% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 5.72% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 126 | 2.63 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.52 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
| Married | 29 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 93.1 |
| Female | 16 | 3.56 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 4 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
4.39
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
28.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 4.44% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 6.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 7.56% |
| High School Graduate | 74 | 32.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 4.89% |
| Some College | 84 | 37.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 163 | 163 | 25 |
| White | 44 | 41 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,750 | $31,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,429 | $26,750 | $8,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,417 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Overall | $21,719 | $26,964 | $13,462 |
| Some College | $21,875 | $21,875 | $20,000 |
$21,719
Average Earnings
$26,964
Average Male
$13,462
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.75% of Atlantic Beach residents speak only English, while 30.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 51 | 63.75% |
| Black | 190 | 44 | 23.16% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 43 | 69.35% |
| Multiple | 19 | 19 | 100% |
41.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.69%
Male Poverty Rate
51.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atlantic Beach is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atlantic Beach is Black, with 23.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.67% |
| High School | 37.84% |
| Some College | 22.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 86.67% |
| Female Employed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 23.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,712 | $49,718 |
| Households | $35,000 | $38,567 |
| Married Families | $37,841 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,479 | $31,471 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 12 | 7.36% |
| White | 2 | 3.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
85.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.73%
Born in Atlantic Beach
65.96%
Native Born
34.04%
Foreign Born
31.33%
Non Citizen
2.71%
Naturalized
65.96% of Atlantic Beach residents were born in the United States, with 33.73% having been born in South Carolina. 31.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 665 | 52 | 8.48% |
| 2028 | 613 | 52 | 9.27% |
| 2027 | 561 | 51 | 10% |
| 2026 | 510 | 52 | 11.35% |
| 2025 | 458 | 52 | 12.81% |
| 2024 | 406 | 51 | 14.37% |
| 2023 | 355 | 70 | 24.56% |
| 2022 | 285 | 54 | 23.38% |
| 2021 | 231 | 31 | 15.5% |
| 2020 | 200 | -246 | -55.16% |
| 2019 | 446 | 19 | 4.45% |
| 2018 | 427 | 19 | 4.66% |
| 2017 | 408 | 10 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 398 | 17 | 4.46% |
| 2015 | 381 | 22 | 6.13% |
| 2014 | 359 | 10 | 2.87% |
| 2013 | 349 | 4 | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 345 | 3 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 342 | 6 | 1.79% |
| 2010 | 336 | 0 | 0% |