Garden City is a CDP located in Horry County South Carolina. Garden City has a 2024 population of 11,164. Garden City is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually but its population has decreased by -0.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,193 in 2020.
The average household income in Garden City is $72,229 with a poverty rate of 11.37%. The median age in Garden City is 60.7 years: 57.5 years for males, and 61.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garden City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,202 | 93.73% |
| Native American | 305 | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 155 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 89 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 47 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,475 | 1.96 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 2,921 | 1.2 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 2,112 | 2.67 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 329 | 3.36 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Male | 113 | 4.11 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
2.78
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 308 | 3.3% |
| Associates Degree | 851 | 9.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,321 | 14.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 959 | 10.28% |
| High School Graduate | 3,136 | 33.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 246 | 2.64% |
| Some College | 2,507 | 26.88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,988 | 8,515 | 2,215 |
| Hispanic | 149 | 88 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 71 | 8 |
| Black | 61 | 46 | 0 |
| Other Race | 47 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,110 | $0 | $47,411 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,614 | $63,889 | $51,477 |
| High School Graduate | $19,951 | $21,677 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,067 | $59,679 | $37,857 |
| Overall | $35,285 | $35,371 | $35,133 |
| Some College | $35,243 | $35,204 | $35,357 |
$35,285
Average Earnings
$35,371
Average Male
$35,133
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.95% of Garden City residents speak only English, while 3.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,984 | 1,175 | 11.77% |
| Multiple | 155 | 42 | 27.1% |
| Hispanic | 428 | 26 | 6.07% |
11.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.94%
Male Poverty Rate
10.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garden City is Multiple, with 27.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garden City is Hispanic, with 6.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.14% |
| Some College | 5.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 84.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.84% |
| Male Employed | 6.94% |
| Female Employed | 5.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,823 | $100,003 |
| Households | $51,781 | $72,229 |
| Married Families | $79,384 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,849 | $47,161 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,265
Number of Veterans
1,230
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 824 |
| First Gulf War | 209 |
| Second Gulf War | 123 |
| Korea | 62 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 583 |
| 75+ | 314 |
| 55 to 64 | 258 |
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,255 | 13.28% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4.88% |
| Native American | 6 | 13.04% |
| Black | 4 | 4.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
21.24%
Born in Garden City
97.32%
Native Born
2.68%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
97.32% of Garden City residents were born in the United States, with 21.24% having been born in South Carolina. 1.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,164 | 139 | 1.26% |
| 2023 | 11,025 | 140 | 1.29% |
| 2022 | 10,885 | 285 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 10,600 | -593 | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 11,193 | 524 | 4.91% |
| 2019 | 10,669 | 599 | 5.95% |
| 2018 | 10,070 | 368 | 3.79% |
| 2017 | 9,702 | 246 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 9,456 | 210 | 2.27% |
| 2015 | 9,246 | 422 | 4.78% |
| 2014 | 8,824 | -417 | -4.51% |
| 2013 | 9,241 | 493 | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 8,748 | -82 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 8,830 | -379 | -4.12% |
| 2010 | 9,209 | 0 | 0% |