Surfside Beach, SC Profile
Surfside Beach, SC, population 4,838, is located
in South Carolina's Horry county,
about 100.2 miles from Fayetteville and 121.6 miles from Columbia.
Through the 90's Surfside Beach's population has grown by about 15%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Surfside Beach has grown by about 8%. Since 2005 Surfside Beach's population has grown by about 1%.
Surfside Beach's property crime levels tend to be higher than South Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Surfside Beach tend to be lower than South Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 8.00% | | Under 20: | 7.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,425 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,447 | 0.50% |
| 2002 | 4,475 | 0.63% |
| 2003 | 4,527 | 1.16% |
| 2004 | 4,657 | 2.87% |
| 2005 | 4,787 | 2.79% |
| 2006 | 4,820 | 0.69% |
| 2007 | 4,748 | -1.49% |
| 2008 | 4,797 | 1.03% |
| 2009 | 4,838 | 0.85% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $40,612 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 662 |
| 2003 | 222 |
| 2004 | 569 |
| 2005 | 296 |
| 2006 | 371 |
| 2007 | 557 |
| 2008 | 376 |
| 2009 | 456 |
| 2010 | 389 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 |
0 | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 7 | 15 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 4 | 13 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 7,594 |
| 2003 | 5,190 |
| 2004 | 6,280 |
| 2005 | 5,821 |
| 2006 | 7,408 |
| 2007 | 7,305 |
| 2008 | 6,817 |
| 2009 | 6,656 |
| 2010 | 7,412 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
67 |
256 |
21 |
| 2003 |
47 |
176 |
11 |
| 2004 |
53 |
216 |
18 |
| 2005 |
53 |
201 |
21 |
| 2006 |
114 |
208 |
37 |
| 2007 |
75 |
255 |
24 |
| 2008 |
79 |
196 |
51 |
| 2009 |
68 |
212 |
41 |
| 2010 |
90 |
230 |
42 |
Location
| Elevation | 13 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.9 Square Miles |
