Horry County's estimated 2026 population is 443,425 with a growth rate of 3.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Horry County is the 2nd largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 270,295 and has seen a growth of 64.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Horry County includes 77.79% White, 11.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (77.79%)
Black or African American (11.85%)
Two or more races (6.37%)
Other race (2.36%)
Asian (1.35%)
Native American (0.19%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286,993 | 77.79% |
| Black or African American | 43,726 | 11.85% |
| Two or more races | 23,500 | 6.37% |
| Other race | 8,719 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 4,986 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 693 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 320 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Horry County's average per capita income is $38,815. Household income levels show a median of $64,623. The poverty rate stands at 12.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,929 | $110,699 |
| Families | $77,159 | $98,147 |
| Households | $64,623 | $84,884 |
| Non Families | $40,712 | $56,648 |
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