Loris is a city located in Horry County South Carolina. Loris has a 2024 population of 2,843. Loris is currently growing at a rate of 3.42% annually and its population has increased by 15.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,465 in 2020.
The average household income in Loris is $59,928 with a poverty rate of 25.38%. The median age in Loris is 49.8 years: 48.2 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Loris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,453 | 56.54% |
| Black or African American | 932 | 36.26% |
| Asian | 70 | 2.72% |
| Other race | 53 | 2.06% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,101 | 2.25 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Non Family | 444 | 1.06 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Married | 362 | 3.39 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Female | 261 | 2.48 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 34 | 3.94 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 11.02% |
| Associates Degree | 171 | 8.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 11.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 5.18% |
| High School Graduate | 828 | 41.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 5.74% |
| Some College | 324 | 16.31% |
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 | 1,197 | 1,057 | 190 |
| Black | 680 | 487 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 7 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,153 | $16,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,500 | $0 | $54,375 |
| High School Graduate | $29,600 | $38,167 | $24,318 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,515 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,135 | $29,432 | $36,667 |
| Some College | $35,778 | $25,000 | $36,390 |
$36,135
Average Earnings
$29,432
Average Male
$36,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.55% of Loris residents speak only English, while 2.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 914 | 398 | 43.54% |
| White | 1,384 | 232 | 16.76% |
| Multiple | 53 | 2 | 3.77% |
25.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.02%
Male Poverty Rate
30.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Loris is Black, with 43.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Loris is Multiple, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.69% |
| High School | 26.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.52% |
| Some College | 9.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Male Employed | 3.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,479 | $76,693 |
| Households | $36,158 | $59,928 |
| Married Families | $69,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,418 | $34,540 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
175
Number of Veterans
133
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 9.4% |
| Black | 55 | 7.78% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 7.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
60.16%
Born in Loris
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.6%
Naturalized
98.4% of Loris residents were born in the United States, with 60.16% having been born in South Carolina. 0% 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 | 3,316 | 94 | 2.92% |
| 2028 | 3,222 | 95 | 3.04% |
| 2027 | 3,127 | 95 | 3.13% |
| 2026 | 3,032 | 94 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 2,938 | 95 | 3.34% |
| 2024 | 2,843 | 94 | 3.42% |
| 2023 | 2,749 | 112 | 4.25% |
| 2022 | 2,637 | 71 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 2,566 | 101 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 2,465 | -243 | -8.97% |
| 2019 | 2,708 | 62 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 2,646 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 2,637 | 36 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 2,601 | 49 | 1.92% |
| 2015 | 2,552 | 60 | 2.41% |
| 2014 | 2,492 | 46 | 1.88% |
| 2013 | 2,446 | 37 | 1.54% |
| 2012 | 2,409 | 19 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 2,390 | 23 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 2,367 | 0 | 0% |