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Conway

County:
Horry County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
27.995

Conway is a city located in Horry County, South Carolina. Conway has a 2026 population of 31,896. It is also the county seat of Horry County. Conway is currently growing at a rate of 3.64% annually and its population has increased by 26.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,176 in 2020.

The median household income in Conway is $56,650 with a poverty rate of 21.04%. The median age in Conway is 32.5 years: 30.6 years for males, and 33.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.5 males.

31.9K
Total Population
1,139
Density (mi²)
1.1K 3.64%
Growth

Conway Population

Conway Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202631,8961,1203.64%
202530,7761,1203.78%
202429,6561,3634.82%
202328,2938172.97%
202227,4761,7416.77%
202125,7357002.8%
202025,176-672-2.6%
201925,8488613.45%
201824,9871,2425.23%
201723,7451,1925.29%
201622,5539534.41%
201521,6001,2546.16%
201420,3461,0115.23%
201319,3357774.19%
201218,5587934.46%
201117,7653872.23%
201017,3782751.61%
200011,7881,96920.05%
19909,819-421-4.11%
198010,2402,08925.63%
19708,151-412-4.81%
19608,5632,49041%
19506,0731,00719.88%
19405,0662,05568.25%
19303,0112,311330.14%
190070000%

Median Age

Overall: 32.5 years
Female: 33.7 years
Male: 30.6 years

Conway Adults

There are 22,642 adults, (4,588 of whom are seniors) in Conway.

Sex Ratio

Female: 14,938 (54.8%)
Male: 12,325 (45.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Conway includes 62.96% White, 25% Black or African American, 4.6% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17,16562.96%
Black or African American6,81625%
Two or more races1,5025.51%
Other race1,2554.6%
Asian4941.81%
Native American310.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6162.26%
Other race5161.89%
White2540.93%
Black or African American740.27%
Native American80.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,91162.03%
Black or African American6,74224.73%
Two or more races8863.25%
Other race7392.71%
Asian4941.81%
Native American230.08%

Conway Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Conway 's average per capita income is $35,061. Household income levels show a median of $56,650. The poverty rate stands at 21.04%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$82,764-
Families$72,401$90,142
Households$56,650$73,256
Non Families$31,926$45,135

$35,061

Average Income

$56,650

Median Household Income

21.04%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)