Atlantic Beach, South Carolina facts for kids
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Atlantic Beach, South Carolina
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The Black Pearl
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 Atlantic Beach, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Atlantic Beach, South Carolina
Location in the United States
Atlantic Beach, South Carolina
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 1,203.70/sq mi (465.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29582
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| Area codes | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-03205 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231019 |
Atlantic Beach is a small town in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is part of a popular tourist area known as the Grand Strand. In 2020, about 195 people lived here. Most of the land around the town has become part of the city of North Myrtle Beach.
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A Special History
Atlantic Beach is often called "The Black Pearl." This nickname comes from its rich culture. Many of the town's people are Gullah people. The Gullah are descendants of enslaved people who lived on the Sea Islands for hundreds of years. These islands stretch from Wilmington, North Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida.
In the early 1930s, brave Black men and women opened hotels, restaurants, and shops in Atlantic Beach. They did this even though there were unfair laws called Jim Crow laws that separated people by race. These laws made it hard for Black people to have their own businesses. Atlantic Beach became a special place where Black visitors from nearby states could enjoy the beach and local businesses. People would travel along major roads like Interstate 95 and US 17 to visit.
Where is Atlantic Beach?
Atlantic Beach is located in South Carolina. It is a very small town. According to official measurements, the town covers about 0.16 square miles (0.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Atlantic Beach?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 215 | — | |
| 1980 | 289 | 34.4% | |
| 1990 | 446 | 54.3% | |
| 2000 | 351 | −21.3% | |
| 2010 | 334 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 195 | −41.6% | |
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The number of people living in Atlantic Beach changes over time. The table above shows how the population has changed since 1970.
Population in 2020
In 2020, the United States Census counted 195 people living in Atlantic Beach. These people lived in 87 households, which are like homes or families. There were 39 families living in the town.
Here is a look at the different groups of people who lived in Atlantic Beach in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 77 | 39.49% |
| Black or African American | 88 | 45.13% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.54% |
| Other or Mixed Race | 15 | 7.69% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 6.15% |
See also
In Spanish: Atlantic Beach (Carolina del Sur) para niños
