Country United States County Horry FIPS code 45-28455 Elevation 6 m Population 11,014 (2010) | State South Carolina Time zone EST (UTC-5) GNIS feature ID 1867521 Zip code 29576 Area code 843 | |
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Area 14.24 km² (13.99 km² Land / 26 ha Water) | ||
Garden City, sometimes known as Garden City Beach, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. While Garden City is sometimes considered to be a city it is not incorporated and does not yet have a city council or mayor. The population was 9,357 at the 2000 census and the 2010 population estimate is around 11,014. Garden City Beach is located directly south of Surfside Beach and ends on a peninsula at the mouth of Murrells Inlet.
Contents
- Map of Garden City SC USA
- Geography
- Demographics
- The Pier at Garden City
- Garden City Golf Cart Parade
- Weather
- Hurricane Hazel
- Hurricane Hugo
- Roads and highways
- Mass transit
- References
Map of Garden City, SC, USA
Geography
Garden City is located at 33°35′16″N 79°0′19″W (33.587760, -79.005221).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14 km2), of which, 5.4 square miles (14 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (1.83%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,357 people, 4,703 households, and 2,873 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,745.1 people per square mile (674.0/km²). There were 7,995 housing units at an average density of 1,491.1/sq mi (575.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.02% White, 1.00% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.
There were 4,703 households out of which 12.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.40.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 11.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 34.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,967, and the median income for a family was $40,403. Males had a median income of $27,683 versus $22,904 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,062. About 2.9% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
The Pier at Garden City
Formally known as the Kingfisher Pier that was completely destroyed by Hurricane Hugo and replaced, the Pier at Garden City is one of the most renowned attractions in Garden City, SC. "The Best of the Beach Visitors’ Poll" of the Grand Strand conducted by The Sun News, voted the Pier at Garden City as the “Best Pier” in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The pier is located eight miles south of Myrtle Beach in the heart of Garden City Beach on 110 St. Waccamaw Drive. It is approximately 668 ft. long with a rain shelter at the end of the pier which includes a bar, nightly live music, and dancing during the summer months. There is no charge to walk on the pier before midnight. You must be 21 or accompanied by an adult to walk to the end of the pier when the bar is open. Other activities you can enjoy on the pier: the tackle shop, fishing, the arcade, and the Pier Café which hosts breakfast, lunch, dinner, and karaoke and live music during certain hours in the summer months.
Garden City Golf Cart Parade
The Garden City Golf Cart Parade is a 4 July parade that features red, white and blue decorated golf carts. It has been a community tradition for almost 30 years. It originally started at Calhoun Drive behind Willards Fireworks. After a brief hiatus, it was held again on July 4, 2009.
Weather
Temperatures tend to be in the 80's during the summer months in Garden City, SC, and in the 40's during the winter. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 37.30 degrees Fahrenheit. The annual average precipitation at Garden City is 54.57 inches. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 6.44 inches.
Hurricane Hazel
The worst disaster in the city's history occurred on 14 October 1954. Hurricane Hazel slammed into the city and left only two houses habitable.
Hurricane Hugo
In September 1989, Hurricane Hugo destroyed 43% of the beachfront structures along the coast in Garden City. The Kingfisher Pier, as it was known at that time, was also destroyed by Hurricane Hugo. Reconstruction of the pier began in February 1992. The Pier at Garden City, as it is known today, was fully operational July 1992, and no significant damage has been reported since then.