Atlantic Beach Population

2010–2026

526

2026 projection

169.7% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Atlantic Beach. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026526+5411.44%
2025472+5212.38%
2024420+6417.98%
2023356+7024.48%
2022286+5423.28%
2021232+3718.97%
2020195+115.98%
2019184-94.66%
2018193-104.93%
2017203-188.14%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Atlantic Beach is growing faster than Horry County, South Carolina, and the U.S.

  • Atlantic Beach+134.8%
  • Horry County+20.9%
  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Atlantic Beach Demographics

41.5median age

Median age

Female47.3 yrs
Male38.5 yrs

Adults

184
41 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults143 other adults

Sex

Female 51.9% · 123Male 48.1% · 114

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Atlantic Beach Income

$33,500median household income

Median household income

$33,500

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$26,833

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

29.5%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Atlantic Beach Marital Status

31% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married31%30%31%
Never married35%52%20%
Divorced18%18%18%
Widowed12%0%23%
Separated4%0%8%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201