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Compare Myrtle Beach to Sumter

This post compares Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to Sumter, South Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Myrtle Beach (city) Sumter (city)
Population 30,760 40,286
Income (median) $32,441 $33,878
Home Value (median) $178,300 $141,000
White 77% 45%
Black 14% 48%
Asian 1% 1%
With Kids 22% 31%
Age (median) 42 33
Rentals 48% 47%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Myrtle Beach or Sumter?
A: Myrtle Beach has a similar population count than Sumter: 30760 compared with 40286 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Myrtle Beach or in Sumter?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Myrtle Beach.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Myrtle Beach or Sumter?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Myrtle Beach does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 48% for Myrtle Beach versus 47% for Sumter.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Myrtle Beach may include: Socastee, Easley, and Anderson.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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