Garden City, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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The Pier at Garden City Beach
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Garden City Beach
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Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry, Georgetown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km2) |
| • Land | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,209 |
| • Density | 147/sq mi (56.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29576
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-28455 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867521 |
Garden City, sometimes known as Garden City Beach, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 9,209 at the 2010 census. Garden City Beach is located directly south of Surfside Beach. The developed part of the beach extends south beyond the limits of the Garden City CDP, into Georgetown County, and ends on a peninsula at the mouth of Murrells Inlet.
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Geography
Garden City is located at 33°35′16″N 79°0′19″W / 33.58778°N 79.00528°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
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 9,366 | 91.51% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 147 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.13% |
| Other/Mixed | 365 | 3.57% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 287 | 2.8% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,235 people, 4,893 households, and 2,765 families residing in the CDP.
Attractions
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.
Transportation
Roads and highways
- U.S. 17 Business
- U.S. 17
Mass transit
- The Coast RTA - Bus system operating seven days a week, 364 days a year. 15 routes throughout the Horry County/Grand Strand area, including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Conway, Loris, and Aynor.
See also
In Spanish: Garden City (Carolina del Sur) para niños
