Horry County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Horry County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45051
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 051
Geography
- Land Area
- 1133.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 121.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1254.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.909269
- Longitude
- -78.976675
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 370,286
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 306,273
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 349,566 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 20,714 | 5.6% |
| White | 290,967 | 78.6% |
| Black | 44,042 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 4,246 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 645 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 238 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 963 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 294,345 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 11,925 | 3.9% |
| White | 250,757 | 81.9% |
| Black | 35,649 | 11.6% |
| Asian | 4,497 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,628 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 240 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 705 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 383,016
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,921
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 49,738
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 293,496 | 76.6% |
| Black | 45,064 | 11.8% |
| Asian | 5,250 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 253,972
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 89,199 | 35.1% |
| Republican | 125,322 | 49.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 39,451 | 15.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 117,414 | 46.2% |
| Female | 136,557 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 191,956 | 75.6% |
| Hispanic | 8,800 | 3.5% |
| Black | 25,837 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 1,922 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 132,637
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 106,930 | 55.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,315 | 37.7% |
| Black | 8,392 | 32.5% |
| Asian | 667 | 34.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 62,218 | 53.0% |
| Female | 70,418 | 51.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 77,872 (27.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 78,211 (26.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 217,419
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $290,035
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,340
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 11.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 22.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.