Poverty Rate in Horry County, South Carolina
In Horry County, South Carolina, an estimated 47,085 of 375,151 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Horry County, South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Horry County, South Carolina is 12.6%.
- How many people in Horry County, South Carolina live in poverty?
In Horry County, South Carolina, an estimated 47,085 of 375,151 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Horry County, South Carolina compare to the average for South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Horry County, South Carolina is 10.0% lower than the South Carolina average. In Horry County, South Carolina, an estimated 12.6% of 375,151 people live in poverty. In South Carolina, 14.0% of 5,140,248 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Horry County, South Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Horry County, South Carolina is the same as the national average. In Horry County, South Carolina, an estimated 12.6% of 375,151 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Atlantic Beach, South Carolina 41.6% of 332 people.
- Aynor, South Carolina 9.2% of 989 people.
- Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina 8.5% of 568 people.
- Bucksport, South Carolina 8.1% of 744 people.
- Carolina Forest, South Carolina 14.1% of 24,710 people.
Asian
25.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Horry County, South Carolina
2022
25.2% of 5 thousand people
White
10% Poverty Rate for White people in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
10% of 299 thousand people
Black or African American
28.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
28.5% of 44 thousand people
Some other race
32% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
32% of 9 thousand people
Two or more races
17.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
17.6% of 28 thousand people
Hispanic
24.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
24.4% of 28 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
9.8% of 294 thousand people
Under 18 years
21% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
21% of 65 thousand people
Under 5 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
21.7% of 16 thousand people
5 to 17 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
20.8% of 49 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
20.5% of 64 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
13.2% of 217 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
15.6% of 63 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
12.3% of 154 thousand people
60 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
8.5% of 141 thousand people
65 years and over
7.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
7.7% of 107 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
10.6% of 300 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
22.8% of 28 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
13.8% of 86 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
7.8% of 99 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
6.8% of 87 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
7.4% of 177 thousand people
Employed
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
6.9% of 172 thousand people
Male
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
5.3% of 84 thousand people
Female
8.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
8.5% of 88 thousand people
Unemployed
21.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
21.8% of 6 thousand people
Male
23.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
23.7% of 4 thousand people
Female
18.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
18.4% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
11.4% of 331 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
2.6% of 118 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
15.9% of 70 thousand people
Did not work
16.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
16.5% of 143 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
21.9% of 81 thousand people
Male
23% Poverty Rate for single men in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
23% of 39 thousand people
Female
20.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
20.8% of 42 thousand people
18 to 24 years
43.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
43.8% of 6 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
12% of 10 thousand people
35 to 44 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
21.2% of 11 thousand people
45 to 54 years
25.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
25.2% of 10 thousand people
55 to 64 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
19.6% of 15 thousand people
65 to 74 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
18.4% of 19 thousand people
75 years and over
22% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
22% of 11 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
2.3% of 32 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
28.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
28.9% of 17 thousand people
Did not work
37.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
37.9% of 32 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Horry County, South Carolina
2023
12.9%
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