Luray is a town located in Hampton County South Carolina. Luray has a 2024 population of 94. Luray is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 97 in 2020.
The average household income in Luray is $60,240 with a poverty rate of 5.11%. The median age in Luray is 28.9 years: 28.2 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Luray was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 110 | 62.5% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 18.75% |
| White | 29 | 16.48% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 55 | 3.2 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 42 | 3.6 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 7 | 0 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Female | 6 | 3 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.52
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 13.16% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 5.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 69 | 60.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 12.28% |
| Some College | 10 | 8.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66 | 54 | 5 |
| Other Race | 62 | 50 | 5 |
| Black | 26 | 17 | 0 |
| White | 22 | 14 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 8.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,500 | $32,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,028 | $29,722 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$29,028
Average Earnings
$29,722
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
35.23% of Luray residents speak only English, while 64.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 64.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 9 | 31.03% |
5.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Luray is White, with 31.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Luray is White, with 31.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,000 | $64,923 |
| Households | $51,705 | $60,240 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,813 | $28,129 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
76.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.02%
Born in Luray
59.66%
Native Born
40.34%
Foreign Born
36.93%
Non Citizen
3.41%
Naturalized
59.66% of Luray residents were born in the United States, with 46.02% having been born in South Carolina. 36.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 90 | -1 | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 91 | -1 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 92 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 92 | -1 | -1.08% |
| 2025 | 93 | -1 | -1.06% |
| 2024 | 94 | -1 | -1.05% |
| 2023 | 95 | 1 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | 94 | -1 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 95 | -2 | -2.06% |
| 2020 | 97 | -20 | -17.09% |
| 2019 | 117 | -1 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 118 | -1 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 119 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 119 | -1 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 120 | -2 | -1.64% |
| 2014 | 122 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 122 | -3 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 125 | -2 | -1.57% |
| 2010 | 127 | 0 | 0% |