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Loris

South Carolina · 2,449 residents · 4.553 sq mi
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Loris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,334. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,600. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,449
+18%since 2000
from 2,079 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
538 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+18%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Loris
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,334
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,584
+71%since 2000
from $13,779 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+70%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(1,156)
Black40.1%(834)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(56)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(1,348)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(1,295)
Black37.5%(918)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(112)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other0.8%(20)
Diversity Score68.9%(1,686)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loris, South Carolina?

Loris, South Carolina has about 2,449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loris, South Carolina?

The typical household in Loris, South Carolina earns about $30,334 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loris, South Carolina expensive?

In Loris, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $155,600, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Loris, South Carolina?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Loris, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loris, South Carolina?

About 26.9% of people in Loris, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Loris, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Loris, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 382 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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