CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 503.03
South Carolina · Horry County · 3,663 residents · 2.446 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14highest rent burden in SC#1145 US84.6%#56highest old in SC59.1 yrs#68highest per-capita income in SC$70,678#86highest home value in SC$529,600TRACT SHAPE · Horry County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 503.03 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,403. Population has grown 18% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $529,600. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% more than the Horry County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,663
+18%since 2020
from 3,107 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,498 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 1,270 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
59.1
−1%since 2020
from 59.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,403
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,623 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,678
+8%since 2020
from $65,363 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
−4%since 2020
from 0.578 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.6%
Information13.5%
Public administration8.5%
Retail trade6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$529,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $327,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,607
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $966 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
49.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.6%
+24.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+24%since 2020
from 4.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,026)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(54)
Diversity Score6.4%(198)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(3,181)
Black4.3%(157)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(51)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other6.8%(248)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,095)
Diversity Score
30
+368%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
+3%since 2020
from 19.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
52.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 3,663 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 $93,403 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 $529,600, and the typical rent is about $1,607 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.5% 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 11.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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