CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 604.05
South Carolina · Horry County · 8,398 residents · 2.797 sq mi
Notable rankings
#31lowest young in SC#1321 US23.0 yrs#58highest population in SC#1416 US8,398#105highest density in SC3,003/sq mi#142highest high poverty in SC29.1%TRACT SHAPE · Horry County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 604.05 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,476. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $309,700. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,398
+10%since 2020
from 7,606 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,003 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 2,719 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.0
−7%since 2020
from 24.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,476
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,066 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,983
+44%since 2020
from $18,798 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−11%since 2020
from 0.479 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
Other services5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Public administration2.9%
Retail trade2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Education & health services1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$309,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $193,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $941 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
−3%since 2020
from 4.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(5,178)
Black24.5%(1,866)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(449)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other1.4%(107)
Diversity Score59.1%(4,494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(5,802)
Black16.5%(1,385)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(706)
Asian1.8%(152)
Other4.2%(353)
Diversity Score60.8%(5,105)
Diversity Score
61
+3%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
+2%since 2020
from 19.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
54.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 8,398 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 $69,476 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 $309,700, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.6% 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 29.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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