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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Horry County

South Carolina · 351,029 residents · 1,133.159 sq mi
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Horry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,570. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,800. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
351,029
+79%since 2000
from 196,629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+28%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
120K192K264K335K407K1990201020202024Horry County
2024383K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,570
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,470 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,055
+46%since 2000
from $19,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(157,040)
Black15.4%(30,206)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5,057)
Asian0.8%(1,481)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.8%(78,218)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(265,729)
Black11.2%(39,367)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(24,304)
Asian1.3%(4,578)
Other2.2%(7,884)
Diversity Score47.1%(165,325)
Segregation Score31%(108,714)
Diversity Score
47
+18%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horry County, South Carolina?

Horry County, South Carolina has about 351,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horry County, South Carolina?

The typical household in Horry County, South Carolina earns about $51,570 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horry County, South Carolina expensive?

In Horry County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $187,800, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Horry County, South Carolina?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Horry County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horry County, South Carolina?

About 14.3% of people in Horry County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horry County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Horry County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 206,976 residents, a change of about 144 percent over that period.

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