Murrells inlet is located in Horry county South carolina with a geographic area of 7.3 square miles. The total population in Murrells inlet is 9,292 with 49.1% male and 50.9% female. Children under age 5 represent 1.3% of the population, under age 18 equal 9.3% of the population and over age 65 is 36.2% of the population. The median household income is $60,487, per capita income is $48,329. There are a total of 4,280 housing units with 81.7% owner occupied. Education includes 17.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 35.7% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Murrells inlet in the summer is 77 degrees, and in the winter 43 degrees.
