Horry County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 383,016 | — | #195 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,880 | -11.0% | #1,446 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.7 years | +25.2% | #309 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $287,700 | +2.1% | #691 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,255 | +7.9% | #469 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +5.1% | #1,589 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Horry County has a population of 383,016, making it the #195 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.7 years, which is 25.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Horry County is $66,880, ranking #1,446 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Horry County is $287,700 (+2.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,255/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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88.3% of residents in Horry County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% below the national rate.
About Horry County, South Carolina
Horry County, South Carolina has a total population of 383,016, making it the 195th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Horry County is 48.7 years, which is 25.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Horry County is $66,880, which ranks #1,446 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Horry County is $287,700, 2.1% above the national median. Renters in Horry County pay a median gross rent of $1,255 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Horry County, 27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
Horry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%).
All data for Horry County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.