Conway is a city located in Horry County South Carolina. Conway has a 2024 population of 28,938. Conway is currently growing at a rate of 3.41% annually and its population has increased by 15.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,125 in 2020.
The average household income in Conway is $69,798 with a poverty rate of 20.26%. The median age in Conway is 34.3 years: 31.6 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Conway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,202 | 62.12% |
| Black or African American | 7,574 | 29.04% |
| Other race | 1,008 | 3.86% |
| Two or more races | 942 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 346 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,295 | 2.6 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 3,440 | 3.32 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 3,230 | 1.42 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 1,308 | 3.38 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 317 | 3.69 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,227 | 7.87% |
| Associates Degree | 1,865 | 11.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,633 | 10.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,351 | 8.66% |
| High School Graduate | 5,231 | 33.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 338 | 2.17% |
| Some College | 3,955 | 25.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,061 | 9,264 | 2,327 |
| Black | 4,290 | 3,702 | 300 |
| Other Race | 624 | 499 | 181 |
| 2+ Races | 312 | 275 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 300 | 130 | 55 |
| Asian | 251 | 242 | 93 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,311 | $63,024 | $41,976 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,967 | $70,188 | $65,283 |
| High School Graduate | $31,125 | $35,264 | $29,430 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,143 | $21,475 | $18,246 |
| Overall | $33,834 | $41,092 | $31,235 |
| Some College | $34,545 | $42,607 | $31,739 |
$33,834
Average Earnings
$41,092
Average Male
$31,235
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.73% of Conway residents speak only English, while 5.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,696 | 2,099 | 16.53% |
| Black | 6,640 | 1,884 | 28.37% |
| Asian | 345 | 214 | 62.03% |
| Hispanic | 759 | 120 | 15.81% |
| Multiple | 753 | 73 | 9.69% |
| Other | 835 | 66 | 7.9% |
20.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.81%
Male Poverty Rate
20.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Conway is Asian, with 62.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Conway is Other, with 7.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.16% |
| High School | 19.27% |
| Some College | 14.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.2% |
| Female Employed | 9.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,607 | $85,707 |
| Households | $54,841 | $69,798 |
| Married Families | $81,675 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,014 | $41,695 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,590
Number of Veterans
1,411
Male Veterans
179
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 610 |
| First Gulf War | 489 |
| Second Gulf War | 225 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 488 |
| 35 to 54 | 390 |
| 75+ | 374 |
| 55 to 64 | 259 |
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 6.73% |
| Black | 366 | 6.56% |
| Other Race | 207 | 28.36% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 8.78% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 6.07% |
| Asian | 16 | 6.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.24%
Born in Conway
96.73%
Native Born
3.27%
Foreign Born
1.76%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
96.73% of Conway residents were born in the United States, with 43.24% having been born in South Carolina. 1.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,704 | 953 | 2.91% |
| 2028 | 32,751 | 953 | 3% |
| 2027 | 31,798 | 954 | 3.09% |
| 2026 | 30,844 | 953 | 3.19% |
| 2025 | 29,891 | 953 | 3.29% |
| 2024 | 28,938 | 953 | 3.41% |
| 2023 | 27,985 | 571 | 2.08% |
| 2022 | 27,414 | 1,731 | 6.74% |
| 2021 | 25,683 | 558 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 25,125 | -723 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 25,848 | 861 | 3.45% |
| 2018 | 24,987 | 1,242 | 5.23% |
| 2017 | 23,745 | 1,192 | 5.29% |
| 2016 | 22,553 | 953 | 4.41% |
| 2015 | 21,600 | 1,254 | 6.16% |
| 2014 | 20,346 | 1,011 | 5.23% |
| 2013 | 19,335 | 777 | 4.19% |
| 2012 | 18,558 | 793 | 4.46% |
| 2011 | 17,765 | 387 | 2.23% |
| 2010 | 17,378 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,788 | 1,969 | 20.05% |
| 1990 | 9,819 | -421 | -4.11% |
| 1980 | 10,240 | 2,089 | 25.63% |
| 1970 | 8,151 | -412 | -4.81% |
| 1960 | 8,563 | 2,490 | 41% |
| 1950 | 6,073 | 1,007 | 19.88% |
| 1940 | 5,066 | 2,055 | 68.25% |
| 1930 | 3,011 | 2,311 | 330.14% |
| 1900 | 700 | -33,004 | -97.92% |