Some quick details for you about Myrtle Beach, South Carolina:
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Myrtle Beach is one of the fastest growing cities throughout the US. Housing is still very cheap and offers so much to do. For those of you who do not know much about Myrtle Beach, it's located along the Eastern part of South Carolina and offers a great resort destination to family travelers and known for it's 100+ golf courses.
Here is a bit of information about the location:
HISTORY:
Myrtle Beach was uninhabited until 1908 when a railroad was built between Conway and Myrtle Beach. The railroad ended in 1899 in the locale of Pine Island and was extended four miles into the future city. The Pavilion, as well as the Seaside Inn, were built in today's downtown.
By the 1930s, the city grew to include areas as far north as present-day Ocean Forest. The Ocean Forest Hotel was built about this time (which was to be demolished in 1974). The Intracoastal Waterway began construction several years later. Almost a year later, the city was incorporated as a town in 1938 and became a city in 1957. Its name was derived from the Wax myrtle shrub that grows throughout the area.
In the 1960s, northern development in what was unincorporated Horry County began to develop, with the newly formed communities of North Myrtle Beach and Briarcliffe Acres.
Myrtle Beach continued to grow, and by the 1970s, had become well associated with tourism. Parts of what is now US 17 Bypass were built later in the decade. The building boom along the Grand Strand began in the late 1970s, with many suburbs of Myrtle Beach such as Surfside Beach and North Myrtle Beach.
By the late 1980s and into the early and mid 1990s, Myrtle Beach grew into the county's 18th largest population gain. The community of Carolina Forest eventually would house 56,000 residents. This community would either be annexed into Myrtle Beach at a later date or would become its own community. Carolina Forest has become home to many non-native residents, many of whom come from the Northeast. Because of relatively low cost of living and many amenities, it has attracted many retirees, some of whom became acquainted with the area while vacationing.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 22,759 people, 10,413 households, and 5,414 families residing in the city. It has a metropolitan population of about 217,608 which is steadily rising. The population density was 523.7/km² (1,356.3/mi²). There were 14,658 housing units at an average density of 337.3/km² (873.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.16% White, 12.76% African American, 0.42% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 2.37% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.67% of the population.
There were 10,413 households out of which 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.0% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,498, and the median income for a family was $43,900. Males had a median income of $26,039 versus $22,473 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,214. About 7.6% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Attractions
Broadway at the Beach which is located on the north side of the city is known widely for its restaurants and all kinds of entertainment venues such as Ripley's Aquarium and NASCAR Speedpark. At the heart of downtown located right off of U.S. Route 501 there is the Myrtle Beach Pavilion which is a major amusement park in the area that draws a great number of visitors and locals. In the spring of 2006 Burroughs & Chapin, the company that owns the Pavilion, announced its closure, which occurred in September 2006.
Alligator Adventure — hailed as the 'reptile capital of the world', this attraction is located in North Myrtle Beach
Hard Rock Park — a rock 'n' roll theme park set to open April 2008, this will be the first theme park the area has seen
Family Kingdom Amusement Park — a sea-side amusement park
Myrtle Waves — A major South Carolina water park
The Carolina Opry
House of Blues
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede
Ripley's Aquarium
Ripley's Believe It or Not
The Medieval Times Restaurant & Tournament
Shopping
Coastal Grand Mall — One of the area's most recent retail malls is Coastal Grand Mall, which is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 bypass and Hwy 501. At 1.5 million square feet (140,000 m²), Coastal Grand is supposedly the largest mall in South Carolina.
Tanger Outlet Center — There are two Tanger Outlet shopping malls, one located off of Hwy 501 and another near the intersection of Hwy 17 and the Veteran's Hwy 22.
Broadway at the Beach — Located in the center of Myrtle Beach, Broadway at the Beach opened in 1995 and is the hub of Myrtle Beach shopping.
Barefoot Landing — Located in North Myrtle Beach, this shopping center also includes Barefoot Resorts and residential areas west of the waterway.
Inlet Square Mall — Located near Murrells Inlet, this shopping mall has a 12 screen movie theater, and a children's play area in the food court
If you are planning to take a vacation, definately think about Myrtle Beach for your next trip!
Randy
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