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 located in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It was formed in 1968 by combining four smaller towns. This city is about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Myrtle Beach. It is a very popular place for tourists to visit along the Grand Strand coastline.
In 2020, about 18,790 people lived in North Myrtle Beach. It is part of a larger area called the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. This whole area had over 449,000 people living there in 2016.
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History of North Myrtle Beach
The area now known as North Myrtle Beach has a long history. In 1737, a person named William Gause received a large piece of land, about 250 acres (100 ha), near what is now Windy Hill Beach. He used this land for farming. He also opened a tavern, which was a place for travelers to stop and rest along the old Kings Highway.
North Myrtle Beach officially became a city in 1968. This happened when four smaller towns decided to join together. These towns were Cherry Grove Beach, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive Beach, and Windy Hill Beach.
Geography and Location
North Myrtle Beach is in the eastern part of Horry County. It shares borders with Briarcliffe Acres to the southwest and Little River to the northeast.
If you travel on U.S. Route 17, North Myrtle Beach is about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Myrtle Beach. It is also about 57 miles (92 km) southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina. Using South Carolina Highway 9, it's about 67 miles (108 km) southeast of Interstate 95 near Dillon, South Carolina.
The city covers a total area of about 45.8 square kilometers (17.7 sq mi). Most of this area, about 44.3 square kilometers (17.1 sq mi), is land. The rest, about 1.6 square kilometers (0.6 sq mi), is water.
Main Areas of North Myrtle Beach
The city is divided into four main parts. These parts are named after the original towns that merged to form North Myrtle Beach:
- Windy Hill
- Crescent Beach
- Ocean Drive
- Cherry Grove, which is a narrow strip of land next to the ocean, bordering North Carolina.
Interestingly, Atlantic Beach is a small town surrounded by North Myrtle Beach on three sides. It chose to remain its own separate town when the others merged.
Neighborhoods to Explore
North Myrtle Beach has many different neighborhoods. Some of these include:
- 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
Population and People
| 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% | |
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The population of North Myrtle Beach has grown a lot over the years. In 1970, there were less than 2,000 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 18,790 people.
In 2020, there were 18,790 people living in the city. There were 7,558 households and 4,583 families. Most of the people living in North Myrtle Beach are White (89.45%). Other groups include Black or African American (2.2%), Native American (0.36%), Asian (0.78%), and people of other or mixed races (2.89%). About 4.25% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Arts and Culture
North Myrtle Beach has a public library. It is a part of the Horry County Memorial Library system. This is a great place to find books, learn new things, and enjoy community events.
Education in North Myrtle Beach
Students in North Myrtle Beach attend several schools within the area. These schools help young people learn and grow.
- Ocean Drive Elementary School
- Riverside Elementary School
- Waterway Elementary School
- North Myrtle Beach Middle School
- North Myrtle Beach High School (This high school is located in nearby Little River)
Transportation and Infrastructure
Getting around North Myrtle Beach is easy, thanks to its well-connected transportation system.
Roads for Travel
Several important roads pass through or near North Myrtle Beach:
US 17
SC 9
SC 31
SC 65 (Ocean Boulevard)
SC 90- Robert Edge Parkway
Air Travel
North Myrtle Beach has its own airport called the Grand Strand Airport. This airport mainly serves smaller planes and planes that carry banners for advertising. It is located right in the middle of the city. The airport helps the local economy by bringing in over $10.1 million.
Bus Services
The city is also served by the Coast RTA bus system. This system helps people travel around North Myrtle Beach and other nearby areas.
Famous People from North Myrtle Beach
Many interesting people have connections to North Myrtle Beach. Some of them include:
- Ryan Quigley - A football punter who has played for several NFL teams, including the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets.
- Lou Saban - A well-known former football coach who lived in the city.
- Kelly Tilghman - A broadcaster for the Golf Channel and the first female lead golf announcer for the PGA Tour.
- Sadler Vaden - A talented musician, famous for being a member of Jason Isbell's band, The 400 Unit.
- Vanna White - A famous television personality, best known as the co-host of the popular game show Wheel of Fortune.
Images for kids
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Cherry Grove Beach in North Myrtle Beach
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Flag of North Myrtle Beach
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Seal of North Myrtle Beach
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Location of North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina
See also
In Spanish: North Myrtle Beach para niños
