Horry County Summary

Life in Horry County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Horry County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Horry County:

  • The population in Horry County is 356,578.

  • The median home value in Horry County is $312,082.

  • The median income in Horry County is $59,880.

  • The median rent in Horry County is $1,128.

  • The unemployment rate in Horry County is 5.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Horry County is 13.1%.

  • The average high in Horry County is 75.8° and there are 132.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Horry County

List Of Cities & Towns in Horry County

Myrtle Beach, SC Population 36,064

Conway, SC Population 25,121

Socastee, SC Population 24,464

North Myrtle Beach, SC Population 18,850

Red Hill, SC Population 15,585

Garden City, SC Population 10,885

Little River, SC Population 9,815

Forestbrook, SC Population 7,414

Surfside Beach, SC Population 4,179

Loris, SC Population 2,513

Aynor, SC Population 989

Bucksport, SC Population 744

Briarcliffe Acres, SC Population 568

Atlantic Beach, SC Population 332

Map Of Horry County

Horry County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Horry County is 75.8°.

  • There are 95.72 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 132.8 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:33 hours of sun each day in Horry County.

StatHorry County
Mean High75.8
Nice Days95.72
Rainfall132.8
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:33
75.8°
Average High
132.8
Inches of Rain

Horry County Photos

Conway
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Conway Marina
Source: Public Domain
Conway Railroad
Source: Public Domain
Conway City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Pollinator at en.wikipedi | GFDL
Railway Station
Source: Wikipedia User Pollinator at English Wik | GFDL
Myrtle Beachc North Ocean Boulevard  F R
Source: Public Domain

Horry County Demographics

Population over time in Horry County

The current population in Horry County is 356,578. The population has increased 3.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 344,865 0.2%
2021 344,186 3.6%
2020 332,172 -

Gender in Horry County

  • Horry County is 51.5% female with 183,472 female residents.

  • Horry County is 48.5% male with 173,106 male residents.

Female
51.5% (183,472)
Male
48.5% (173,106)
Gender Horry County SC USA
Female 51.5% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 48.5% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Horry County

Horry County is:

  • 76.8% White with 273,777 White residents.

  • 12.2% African American with 43,636 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 787 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 4,556 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 1,035 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 10,418 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.3% Hispanic with 22,350 Hispanic residents.

White
76.8% (273,777)
African American
12.2% (43,636)
American Indian
0.2% (787)
Asian
1.3% (4,556)
Hawaiian
0.0% (19)
Other
0.3% (1,035)
Two Or More
2.9% (10,418)
Hispanic
6.3% (22,350)

Table: Horry County By Race

Race Horry County SC USA
White 76.8% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 12.2% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.3% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Horry County, South Carolina

  • 5.2% of households in Horry County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Horry County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Horry County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Horry County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Horry County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Horry County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Horry County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Horry County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Horry County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Horry County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (18,519)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (13,047)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.2% (29,105)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (35,972)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.3% (51,026)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.0% (71,226)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (48,679)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.4% (51,214)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.3% (19,028)
$200,000 or more
5.3% (18,757)
Income Horry County SC USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.2% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.0% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.3% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Horry County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Horry County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Horry County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Horry County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Horry County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Horry County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Horry County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Horry County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Horry County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Horry County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (10,697)
9-12th Grade
6% (21,394)
High School / GED
32% (114,104)
Some College
23% (82,012)
Associate's Degree
11% (39,223)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (57,052)
Master's Degree
7% (24,960)
Professional Degree
1% (3,565)
Doctorate Degree
1% (3,565)
Education Horry County SC USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 32% 28% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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