Loris

County:: Horry County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 4.553
State:: South Carolina

Loris is a city located in Horry County, South Carolina. Loris has a 2025 population of 2,938. Loris is currently growing at a rate of 3.34% annually and its population has increased by 19.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,465 in 2020.

The average household income in Loris is $59,928 with a poverty rate of 25.38%. The median age in Loris is 49.8 years: 48.2 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Loris includes 56.54% White, 36.26% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Two or more races, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Two or more races

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,453	56.54%
Black or African American	932	36.26%
Asian	70	2.72%
Other race	53	2.06%
Two or more races	53	2.06%
Native American	9	0.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Loris Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Loris' average per capita income is $36,135. Household income levels show a median of $36,158. The poverty rate stands at 25.38%.

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	$69,875	-
Families	$44,479	$76,693
Households	$36,158	$59,928
Non Families	$26,418	$34,540

$36,135

Average Income

$36,158

Median Household Income

25.38%

Poverty Rate