Socastee is a CDP located in Horry County South Carolina. Socastee has a 2024 population of 25,216. Socastee is currently growing at a rate of 1.51% annually but its population has decreased by -2.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,846 in 2020.
The average household income in Socastee is $73,362 with a poverty rate of 13.8%. The median age in Socastee is 42.6 years: 40.9 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Socastee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,551 | 75.83% |
| Two or more races | 2,718 | 11.11% |
| Other race | 1,457 | 5.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,341 | 5.48% |
| Asian | 375 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,818 | 2.76 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 4,003 | 3.05 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Non Family | 3,154 | 1.53 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 1,156 | 4.64 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Male | 505 | 3.93 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,302 | 7.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,609 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,754 | 15.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 990 | 5.45% |
| High School Graduate | 5,675 | 31.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 971 | 5.35% |
| Some College | 4,852 | 26.73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,246 | 13,093 | 3,320 |
| Hispanic | 1,966 | 1,043 | 82 |
| Black | 1,197 | 1,120 | 196 |
| 2+ Races | 967 | 670 | 83 |
| Other Race | 650 | 432 | 38 |
| Asian | 305 | 231 | 78 |
| Native American | 22 | 12 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,792 | $46,393 | $53,600 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,027 | $69,526 | $49,271 |
| High School Graduate | $26,731 | $31,383 | $25,580 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,335 | $22,092 | $19,849 |
| Overall | $35,446 | $38,453 | $32,698 |
| Some College | $38,143 | $43,894 | $36,543 |
$35,446
Average Earnings
$38,453
Average Male
$32,698
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.35% of Socastee residents speak only English, while 12.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,254 | 1,630 | 9.45% |
| Hispanic | 3,620 | 1,080 | 29.83% |
| Multiple | 2,718 | 636 | 23.4% |
| Black | 1,297 | 486 | 37.47% |
| Other | 1,457 | 310 | 21.28% |
| Asian | 375 | 108 | 28.8% |
13.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.93%
Male Poverty Rate
15.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Socastee is Black, with 37.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Socastee is White, with 9.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.04% |
| High School | 14.58% |
| Some College | 10.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.42% |
| Female Employed | 10.07% |
| Male Employed | 7.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,875 | $83,467 |
| Households | $54,405 | $73,362 |
| Married Families | $72,819 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,245 | $50,082 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,062
Number of Veterans
1,927
Male Veterans
135
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,148 |
| Second Gulf War | 334 |
| First Gulf War | 232 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 940 |
| 35 to 54 | 412 |
| 75+ | 342 |
| 55 to 64 | 314 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,858 | 11.64% |
| Black | 151 | 11.74% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 32 | 9.22% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 5 | 22.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
35.12%
Born in Socastee
90.3%
Native Born
9.7%
Foreign Born
6.83%
Non Citizen
2.87%
Naturalized
90.3% of Socastee residents were born in the United States, with 35.12% having been born in South Carolina. 6.83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,216 | 376 | 1.51% |
| 2023 | 24,840 | 376 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 24,464 | -193 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 24,657 | -1,189 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 25,846 | 882 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 24,964 | 908 | 3.77% |
| 2018 | 24,056 | 489 | 2.07% |
| 2017 | 23,567 | 781 | 3.43% |
| 2016 | 22,786 | 1,145 | 5.29% |
| 2015 | 21,641 | 1,145 | 5.59% |
| 2014 | 20,496 | 1,085 | 5.59% |
| 2013 | 19,411 | 73 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 19,338 | 586 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 18,752 | -1,200 | -6.01% |
| 2010 | 19,952 | 0 | 0% |