Horry County, South Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Horry County, South Carolina
Horry County, South Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
383,016
Median Age
48.7
Male Median
47.7
Female Median
49.9
Horry County, South Carolina Population Growth

Horry County, South Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +48.3%%.
+48.3%% Growth
Horry County, South Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Horry County, South Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.7 | 383,016 |
| 2023 | 48.2 | 368,937 |
| 2022 | 47.6 | 356,578 |
| 2021 | 47.3 | 344,865 |
| 2020 | 46.7 | 344,186 |
| 2019 | 45.9 | 332,172 |
| 2018 | 45.2 | 320,915 |
| 2017 | 44.4 | 310,186 |
| 2016 | 43.8 | 300,418 |
| 2015 | 43.0 | 290,730 |
| 2014 | 42.5 | 283,280 |
| 2013 | 42.0 | 276,688 |
| 2012 | 41.4 | 270,943 |
| 2011 | 41.3 | 265,139 |
| 2010 | 40.8 | 258,267 |
Horry County, South Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.2% |
| 5–17 | 12.8% |
| 18–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–54 | 22.5% |
| 55–64 | 16.0% |
| 65+ | 26.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Horry County, South Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 76.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 29.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 46.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Horry County, South Carolina
The median age in Horry County, South Carolina is 48.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Horry County, South Carolina is 383,016.
In Horry County, South Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 26.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Horry County, South Carolina is aging.