State
County
Land Area (mi²)
23.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,206.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.26% (875)
Growth Since 2010
61.99% (10,603)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Conway, South Carolina Population 2021
27,706
Conway is a city located in Horry County South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 27,706, it is the 19th largest city in South Carolina and the 1389th largest city in the United States . Conway is currently growing at a rate of 3.26% annually and its population has increased by 61.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,103 in 2010. Conway reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 24 miles, Conway has a population density of 1,206 people per square mile.
The average household income in Conway is $54,782 with a poverty rate of 19.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $825 per month, and the median house value is $155,000. The median age in Conway is 34 years, 31.8 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
Conway Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Conwaywas:
- White: 61.26%
- Black or African American: 36.25%
- Two or more races: 1.04%
- Asian: 0.86%
- Other race: 0.52%
- Native American: 0.08%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Conway, South Carolina is 27,706 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 25,956.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 17,103.
Conway, South Carolina Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 528,733 | 15,916 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 512,817 | 15,916 | 3.10% |
| 2019 | 496,901 | 15,916 | 3.20% |
| 2018 | 480,985 | 17,471 | 3.63% |
| 2017 | 463,514 | 16,177 | 3.49% |
| 2016 | 447,337 | 16,139 | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 431,198 | 15,133 | 3.51% |
| 2014 | 416,065 | 12,360 | 2.97% |
| 2013 | 403,705 | 10,406 | 2.58% |
| 2012 | 393,299 | 7,649 | 1.94% |
| 2011 | 385,650 | 7,307 | 1.89% |
| 2010 | 378,343 | 0.00% |
Conway Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,603 | 61.26% |
| Black or African American | 8,641 | 36.25% |
| Two or More Races | 248 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 204 | 0.86% |
| Some Other Race | 124 | 0.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.08% |
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Conway Population by Race
Conway Population Pyramid $2021
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Conway Population by Age
Conway Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,921 | 2.61 | 65.7 |
| Married | 3,152 | 3 | 87.3 |
| Non Family | 3,040 | 1.51 | 58.1 |
| Female | 1,351 | 3.8 | 42.8 |
| Male | 378 | 3.97 | 28.3 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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Conway Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 403 | 2.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,144 | 7.87% |
| High School Graduate | 4,734 | 32.57% |
| Some College | 3,624 | 24.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,496 | 10.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,655 | 11.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,477 | 10.16% |
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Conway Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Conway Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,180 | 8,374 | 2,372 |
| Black | 4,885 | 4,212 | 705 |
| Hispanic | 287 | 230 | 56 |
| Asian | 178 | 159 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 61 | |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.84%.
Conway Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,583
Average Earnings
$33,252
Average Male
$27,315
Average Female
Conway Earnings by Educational Attainment
Conway Language by Age
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Conway Language
97.24% of Conway residents speak only English, while 2.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
Conway Language
Conway Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,720 | 2,449 | 31.72% |
| White | 12,225 | 1,522 | 12.45% |
| Hispanic | 521 | 95 | 18.23% |
| Other | 108 | 23 | 21.30% |
| Asian | 175 | 21 | 12.00% |
| Multiple | 193 | 5 | 2.59% |
19.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.01%
Male Poverty Rate
21.28%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Conway
The race most likely to be in poverty in Conway is Black, with 31.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Conway is Multiple, with 2.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.35%.
Conway Poverty
Conway Poverty Rate by Education
Conway Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.8%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Conway Married by Age and Sex
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Conway Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Conway Marital Status by Race
Conway Marital Status
Conway Veterans by War
Conway Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,105 | 8.88% |
| Black | 619 | 9.39% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 4.05% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6.61% |
Conway Veterans by Race
Conway Veterans by Education
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7.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
Conway Veterans by Education
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55.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
Conway Employment by Age
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Conway Employment by Race
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Conway Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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51.80%
Born in Conway
97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
1.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.52% of Conway residents were born in the United States, with 51.80% having been born in South Carolina. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Conway Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,706 | 875 | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 26,831 | 875 | 3.37% |
| 2019 | 25,956 | 875 | 3.49% |
| 2018 | 25,081 | 1,255 | 5.27% |
| 2017 | 23,826 | 1,186 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 22,640 | 942 | 4.34% |
| 2015 | 21,698 | 1,249 | 6.11% |
| 2014 | 20,449 | 1,007 | 5.18% |
| 2013 | 19,442 | 774 | 4.15% |
| 2012 | 18,668 | 786 | 4.40% |
| 2011 | 17,882 | 384 | 2.19% |
| 2010 | 17,498 | 5,710 | 4.03% |
| 2000 | 11,788 | 1,969 | 1.84% |
| 1990 | 9,819 | -421 | -0.42% |
| 1980 | 10,240 | 2,089 | 2.31% |
| 1970 | 8,151 | -412 | -0.49% |
| 1960 | 8,563 | 2,490 | 3.50% |
| 1950 | 6,073 | 1,007 | 1.83% |
| 1940 | 5,066 | 2,055 | 5.34% |
| 1930 | 3,011 | 2,311 | 4.98% |
| 1900 | 700 | 0.00% |