Horry County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in South Carolina

The population of Horry County, South Carolina is 368,937 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $64,623, the median home value is $260,500, and the median age is 48.2.

The population of Horry County has grown 52.9% since 2010 (270,295 → 413,391), a +3.08% annualized rate.

Horry County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

368,937

Population

+3.08%

Annual growth

326

People / sq mi

$64,623

Median Income

$260,500

Median Home Value

Horry County covers 1,133 sq mi of land at 325.6 people per square mile.

About Horry County, SC

Horry County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 368,937. It ranks #4 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 48.2, older than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Horry County is $64,623, below the US median of $74,580. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $260,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,181. The homeownership rate of 75.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Horry County reflects 26.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.0 minutes each way.

Horry County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Horry County had a population of 270,295 in 2010 and 413,391 in 2024, a 52.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 413,391 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.09%.

413,391

Population (2024)

270,295

Population (2010)

413,391

Peak (2024)

3.09%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	270,295	-	-	estimate
2011	275,545	+5,250	+1.94%	estimate
2012	281,441	+5,896	+2.14%	estimate
2013	289,005	+7,564	+2.69%	estimate
2014	298,042	+9,037	+3.13%	estimate
2015	309,350	+11,308	+3.79%	estimate
2016	321,542	+12,192	+3.94%	estimate
2017	333,246	+11,704	+3.64%	estimate
2018	344,680	+11,434	+3.43%	estimate
2019	354,418	+9,738	+2.83%	estimate
2020	353,779	-639	-0.18%	estimate
2021	366,164	+12,385	+3.50%	estimate
2022	383,372	+17,208	+4.70%	estimate
2023	398,374	+15,002	+3.91%	estimate
2024	413,391	+15,017	+3.77%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	77.8%
Black or African American	11.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

48.2

Median Age

51.6%

Female

48.4%

Male

25.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.3%

5–9

4.6%

10–14

5.3%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

4.8%

25–34

10.7%

35–44

10.8%

45–54

11.9%

55–59

7.3%

60–64

8.7%

65–74

16.8%

75–84

7.2%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 14.2% · Seniors (65+): 25.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$64,623$-2,195 vs state
Mean household income	$84,884
Per-capita income	$36,572
Poverty rate	8.6%-1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	51.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.9%

Education & health care

17.3%

Finance & real estate

11.0%

Construction

9.4%

Information

7.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.0%

Manufacturing

4.9%

Retail trade

3.7%

The largest employment sector in Horry County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

78.3%

Public transit

9.9%

Work from home

23.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$260,500+$23,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,181

Median rent

75.8%

Homeownership rate

211,686

Total housing units

71.0%

Occupied

29.0%

Vacant

24.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.6%

With health insurance

95.8%

With broadband internet

58.7%

Foreign-born

9.3%

Veterans (18+)

18.1%

With a disability

91.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.4%

High School+

26.6%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Spartanburg County (338,096)Lexington County (300,370)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Anderson County (207,218)Beaufort County (192,123)Aiken County (171,949)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

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Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Horry County, South Carolina has a population of 368,937 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 326 people per square mile.

The population of Horry County has grown 52.9% since 2010 (270,295 → 413,391), a +3.08% annualized rate.

The median household income in Horry County, South Carolina is $64,623, with mean (average) household income of $84,884 and per-capita income of $36,572. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Horry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.8%), Black or African American (11.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Horry County, South Carolina is 48.2 years. Residents are 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

The median home value in Horry County is $260,500 and median monthly rent is $1,181. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 211,686 total housing units, 29.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Horry County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Horry County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.