Horry County's estimated 2026 population is 440,795 with a growth rate of 3.1% 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 63.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.7 years
Female: 49.9 years
Male: 47.7 years
There are 318,052 adults, (100,979 of whom are seniors) in Horry County.
Female: 197,559 (51.6%)
Male: 185,457 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Horry County includes 76.63% White, 11.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293,496 | 76.63% |
| Black or African American | 45,064 | 11.77% |
| Two or more races | 28,607 | 7.47% |
| Other race | 9,235 | 2.41% |
| Asian | 5,250 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 1,034 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 330 | 0.09% |
Horry County's average per capita income is $41,059. Household income levels show a median of $66,880. The poverty rate stands at 13.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,844 | $114,063 |
| Families | $79,345 | $101,234 |
| Households | $66,880 | $87,740 |
| Non Families | $41,553 | $57,926 |
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