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 $56,262 with a poverty rate of 21.25%. The median age in Loris is 44.4 years: 47.6 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Loris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,437 | 57.18% |
| Black or African American | 995 | 39.59% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.68% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,080 | 2.23 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Non Family | 466 | 1.05 | 33 | 67 |
| Married | 321 | 3.3 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Female | 273 | 2.92 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Male | 20 | 3 | 25 | 75 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
48.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 170 | 9.39% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 158 | 8.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 5.69% |
| High School Graduate | 825 | 45.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 343 | 18.94% |
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 | 1,118 | 988 | 168 |
| Black | 621 | 505 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 10 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 41.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,310 | $16,964 | $46,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,875 | $0 | $55,781 |
| High School Graduate | $32,833 | $43,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,875 | $34,500 | $33,793 |
| Some College | $32,892 | $0 | $32,922 |
$33,875
Average Earnings
$34,500
Average Male
$33,793
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.89% of Loris residents speak only English, while 1.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 964 | 303 | 31.43% |
| White | 1,357 | 197 | 14.52% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 12 | 33.33% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
21.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.2%
Male Poverty Rate
28.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Loris is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Loris is White, with 14.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.3% |
| High School | 22.96% |
| Some College | 7.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 88.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.71% |
| Female Employed | 12.33% |
| Male Employed | 2.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,500 | $74,672 |
| Households | $34,564 | $56,262 |
| Married Families | $67,146 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,261 | $31,283 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
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
131
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 5.84% |
| Black | 60 | 9.05% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 4.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
59.73%
Born in Loris
99.32%
Native Born
0.68%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
99.32% of Loris residents were born in the United States, with 59.73% having been born in South Carolina. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |