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Atlantic Beach, SC
Town in Horry County, South Carolina.
Population
237
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,466
ZIP codes
0
Atlantic Beach and its ZIP codes
Atlantic Beach at a glance
- Atlantic Beach is about 8.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Atlantic Beach, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Atlantic Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,029
146,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,905
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $11,308 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Atlantic Beach, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
986
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20,388
14.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 37°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atlantic Beach, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Atlantic Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Briarcliffe AcresTown | 2.1 mi | 0.6 |
| North Myrtle BeachCity | 2.3 mi | 22.4 |
| Little RiverCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 10.5 |
| Myrtle BeachCity | 11 mi | 23.4 |
| Carolina Shores, NCTown | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Carolina ForestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 16.8 |
| Calabash, NCTown | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| Sunset Beach, NCTown | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| ForestbrookCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11 |
| Ocean Isle Beach, NCTown | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| SocasteeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 13.4 |
| Surfside BeachTown | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| ConwayCity | 20 mi | 27.7 |
| HomewoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| LorisCity | 21 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atlantic Beach, SC in?
- Atlantic Beach is in Horry County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Atlantic Beach, SC?
- About 237 people live in Atlantic Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atlantic Beach?
- Nearby places include Briarcliffe Acres (2.1 mi), North Myrtle Beach (2.3 mi), Little River (7.1 mi), Myrtle Beach (11 mi), Carolina Shores, NC (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023