Litchfield Beach
Census-designated place in Georgetown County, South Carolina
Litchfield Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Georgetown County, South Carolina, with 8,370 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pawleys Island, 3.3 miles S.
- 8,370residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 11.2 sq miland area · 29.1 km²
- 746 / sq mipopulation density
- 29585ZIP code
About Litchfield Beach
Litchfield Beach, also known simply as Litchfield, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 8,370.
It lies three miles north of Pawleys Island, on the South Carolina Grand Strand. The communities Litchfield-By-The-Sea and North Litchfield are within Litchfield Beach.
The community takes its name from Litchfield Plantation, a rice plantation founded early in the 18th century. It initially started in the 1950s as Retreat Beach. Modern development of the community began in the 1960s.
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Living in Litchfield Beach
- Median household income
- $76,351
- Median home value
- $459,000
- Median rent
- $1,704/mo
- Median age
- 64.1
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Litchfield Beach had 8,370 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,370 |
|---|---|
| Density | 746 per sq mi (288 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Litchfield Beach at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Georgetown County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,370 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.23 sq mi (29.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4744° N, 79.1146° W |
| ZIP code | 29585 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4541830 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Litchfield Beach
- Pawleys Island3.3 mi S
- Murrells Inlet6.6 mi NE
- DeBordieu Colony8.0 mi SW
- Garden City10.2 mi NE
- Georgetown11.9 mi SW
- Surfside Beach12.2 mi NE
- Bucksport13.4 mi N
- Dunbar14.6 mi W
- Socastee15.9 mi N
- Forestbrook19.2 mi NE
- Myrtle Beach21.0 mi NE
- Red Hill21.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Beach
What county is Litchfield Beach in?
Litchfield Beach is in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Litchfield Beach, SC?
8,370 people lived in Litchfield Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Litchfield Beach, SC?
The ZIP code of Litchfield Beach is 29585.
What is the elevation of Litchfield Beach?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Litchfield Beach?
Pawleys Island (3.3 mi), Murrells Inlet (6.6 mi), DeBordieu Colony (8.0 mi), Garden City (10.2 mi), Georgetown (11.9 mi).
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