CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501.02
South Carolina · Horry County · 4,112 residents · 4.505 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33highest old in SC#1418 US61.4 yrs#55highest foreign-born in SC15.8%#127lowest low poverty in SC4.1%#164highest per-capita income in SC$54,839TRACT SHAPE · Horry County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 501.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,106. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $339,100. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,112
+14%since 2020
from 3,620 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
913 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 804 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
61.4
+20%since 2020
from 51.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,106
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,293 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,839
+6%since 2020
from $51,879 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
−21%since 2020
from 0.587 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Other services7.4%
Public administration4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Retail trade2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$339,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $176,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,195
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $943 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
48.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+45%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,312)
Black2.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(149)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other1.7%(60)
Diversity Score20.1%(726)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,680)
Black2.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(136)
Asian3.2%(131)
Other1.4%(56)
Diversity Score24.5%(1,008)
Diversity Score
25
+22%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.6 min
+13%since 2020
from 17.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Female
52.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Foreign born
15.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $80,106 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $339,100, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 4.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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