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Luray

South Carolina · 127 residents · 1.033 sq mi
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Luray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $36,300. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
+10%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+15%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
341091852613361990201020202024Luray
2024311
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,464
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,047
+37%since 2000
from $13,154 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,300
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
18.2%
−57.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
45.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(43)
Black42.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino22%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score80.6%(102)
Diversity Score
81
+8%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
84.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
15.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luray, South Carolina?

Luray, South Carolina has about 127 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Luray, South Carolina earns about $24,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luray, South Carolina expensive?

In Luray, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $36,300.

How educated are people in Luray, South Carolina?

About 23.8% 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 7.4% 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 20 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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