The Town FilesHorry County, South Carolina
383,016 people. The median home is worth $287,700 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $66,880.
Towns in Horry County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | 35,682 | $388,800 | $60,394 | 47.3 |
| Conway | 24,849 | $260,900 | $56,650 | 32.5 |
| Carolina Forest | 23,342 | $336,800 | $74,436 | 40.3 |
| Socastee | 22,213 | $234,200 | $62,257 | 43.3 |
| North Myrtle Beach | 18,790 | $416,900 | $72,722 | 61.9 |
| Red Hill | 15,906 | $249,500 | $68,250 | 46.9 |
| Little River | 11,711 | $305,800 | $65,786 | 61.4 |
| Garden City | 10,235 | $217,400 | $47,249 | 62.2 |
| Forestbrook | 6,656 | $335,800 | $81,286 | 50.5 |
| Surfside Beach | 4,155 | $450,100 | $70,106 | 55.5 |
People and housing
| Horry County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,255 | $937 |
| Median household income | $66,880 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 48.7 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
144,489 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,046 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 986 storm events in Horry County from 1996 to 2026, with 35 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Horry County has been included in 34 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5554: Covington Drive Fire |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).