Myrtle beach is located in Horry county South carolina with a geographic area of 23.5 square miles. The total population in Myrtle beach is 33,638 with 48.2% male and 51.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 7.2% of the population, under age 18 equal 20.2% of the population and over age 65 is 20.9% of the population. The median household income is $43,378, per capita income is $30,443. There are a total of 14,205 housing units with 56.8% owner occupied. Education includes 23.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 32.4% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Myrtle beach in the summer is 79 degrees, and in the winter 43 degrees.