Conway, South Carolina Population 2022
Conway is a city located in Horry County South Carolina. Conway has a 2020 population of 28,581. Conway is currently growing at a rate of 3.16% annually and its population has increased by 63.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,498 in 2010.
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%
2021 and 2022 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Conway Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Conway Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$30,583
Average Earnings
$33,252
Average Male
$27,315
Average Female
Conway Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 23 | NaN% | |
| 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 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
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
| 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 Education
7.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28,581 | 875 | 3.16% |
| 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% |