CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 603.03
South Carolina · Horry County · 4,270 residents · 10.999 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37highest old in SC#1513 US61.0 yrs#53highest rent burden in SC74.0%#67highest WFH in SC25.5%#149highest home value in SC$447,400TRACT SHAPE · Horry County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 603.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,918. Population has grown 40% since 2020. Median home value is $447,400. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,270
+40%since 2020
from 3,059 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
388 / sq mi
+40%since 2020
from 278 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
61.0
+2%since 2020
from 59.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,918
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,409 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,032
+30%since 2020
from $40,106 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+19%since 2020
from 0.399 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
Other services9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
Education & health services7.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
Public administration2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$447,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $310,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,401
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,203 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
47.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.0%
+28.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+29%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,837)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5%(154)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(40)
Diversity Score17.1%(524)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(4,057)
Black1.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(49)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other1.5%(62)
Diversity Score12.1%(516)
Diversity Score
12
−30%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
−14%since 2020
from 25.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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
3.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Female
51.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Foreign born
3.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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 4,270 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 $79,918 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 $447,400, and the typical rent is about $1,401 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.0% 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 10.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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