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Luray

South Carolina · 100 residents (2025 est.) · 1.033 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 196 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $158,600. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
+170%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
+170%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
−13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:100 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
341091852613361990201020202024Luray
2024311
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,641
+49%since 2000
from $13,154 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
−32%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+58.3 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(59)
Black33.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.4%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(34)
Black38.6%(120)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(27)
Diversity Score82.1%(255)
Diversity Score
82
+10%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.3%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
43.8%
−49.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+30.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2016
from 84.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2016
from 15.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luray, South Carolina?

Luray, South Carolina has about 311 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Luray, South Carolina expensive?

In Luray, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $158,600.

How educated are people in Luray, South Carolina?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Luray, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luray, South Carolina?

About 23.2% of people in Luray, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luray, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Luray, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 204 residents, a change of about 191 percent over that period.

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

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