Surfside Beach Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 4425 people in the town, organized into 2150 households, and 1235 families residing in the town. The population density was 2287.6 people per square mile (883.25/kmē), making it the 12th most densely populated town in South Carolina. There were 3698 housing units at an average density of 1916.1 per square mile (739.81/kmē). The average household size was 2.06 persons, and the average family size was 2.55 persons. In the town Population was distributed with 13.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males. The median age of the town's population was 44.5 years, the median age of male residents at 42.8 and the median age of female residents at 45.9. The racial makeup of the town was 4281 White, 42 Black or African American, 22 American Indian, 16 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 41 from two or more races and 22 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $40612, making it the 80th wealthiest town by median household income among the South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $49847, it is the 66th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $24445, making its South Carolina's 25th highest town by per capita income. The median income is $22396, Males have a median income of $26715 versus $19413 for females.
In 2000, 680 pupils and students, of which 51.91% are male and 48.09% are female, 15.37% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.79% nursery or pri school, 4.26% kindergarten, 32.65% elementary school, 24.56% high school and 30.74% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4425 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4425 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4440 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4450 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4479 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4533 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4665 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4796 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4812 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4737 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4783 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 13 | 40 | 53 |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Elementary school | 131 | 91 | 222 |
| High school | 110 | 57 | 167 |
| College or graduate school | 83 | 126 | 209 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Beach town, South Carolina | $40612 | $49847 | $24445 |
| Horry County, South Carolina | $36470 | $42676 | $19949 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |