South Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 383,016 (100%) |
| Population Density | 338 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 41 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,880 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,025 |
| Median Home Value | $287,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 217,419 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 122,680 (56.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 36,099 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 58,640 (27.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 158,779 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 103,211 (65.0%) |
The table below compares Horry County to the other 46 counties and county equivalents in South Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 4 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 8 | 84th |
| Median Household Income | # 13 | 73rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 12 | 76th |
| Diversity Index | # 45 | 4th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
