Luray is a town located in Hampton County South Carolina. Luray has a 2024 population of 94. Luray is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 97 in 2020.
The average household income in Luray is $59,403 with a poverty rate of 29.03%. The median age in Luray is 31.5 years: 31.1 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Luray was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 92 | 41.63% |
| Other race | 79 | 35.75% |
| White | 38 | 17.19% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 5.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 71 | 3.11 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Married | 52 | 3.12 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Female | 12 | 4.33 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
85.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 20.16% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 3.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 54 | 41.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 10.85% |
| Some College | 30 | 23.26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63 | 38 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 24 | 3 |
| White | 29 | 20 | 2 |
| Other Race | 20 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 10%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $75,893 | $25,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,083 | $33,393 | $21,667 |
| Some College | $11,397 | $0 | $0 |
$27,083
Average Earnings
$33,393
Average Male
$21,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.98% of Luray residents speak only English, while 33.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88 | 31 | 35.23% |
| Other | 79 | 19 | 24.05% |
| Multiple | 12 | 7 | 58.33% |
| White | 32 | 6 | 18.75% |
29.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.05%
Male Poverty Rate
46.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Luray is Multiple, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Luray is White, with 18.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 56.67% |
| High School | 11.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 40.63% |
| Male Employed | 11.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,750 | $62,169 |
| Households | $52,321 | $59,403 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
64.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 8.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
81.9%
Born in Luray
89.59%
Native Born
10.41%
Foreign Born
9.05%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
89.59% of Luray residents were born in the United States, with 81.9% having been born in South Carolina. 9.05% 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 | 90 | -1 | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 91 | -1 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 92 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 92 | -1 | -1.08% |
| 2025 | 93 | -1 | -1.06% |
| 2024 | 94 | -1 | -1.05% |
| 2023 | 95 | 1 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | 94 | -1 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 95 | -2 | -2.06% |
| 2020 | 97 | -20 | -17.09% |
| 2019 | 117 | -1 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 118 | -1 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 119 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 119 | -1 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 120 | -2 | -1.64% |
| 2014 | 122 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 122 | -3 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 125 | -2 | -1.57% |
| 2010 | 127 | 0 | 0% |