Horry County, South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

27.1%

Graduate Degree

9.6%

Population 25+

288,090

Horry County, South Carolina Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Horry County, South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
8.1%23,232
High School Graduate
31.1%89,555
Some College / Associate's
33.7%97,092
Bachelor's Degree
17.6%50,658
Graduate Degree
9.6%27,553

Horry County, South Carolina Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Horry County, South Carolina

Approximately 27.1% of adults in Horry County, South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Horry County, South Carolina has increased by 5.3 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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