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Bucksport, SC
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina.
Population
747
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
178
ZIP codes
0
Bucksport and its ZIP codes
Bucksport at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (28% below South Carolina).
Housing and community stats
Bucksport, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$186,300
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
50.1
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Bucksport.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,029
146,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,905
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $11,308 per person
How people get to work
Bucksport, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Bucksport, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
986
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20,388
14.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 37°F
55.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bucksport, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Bucksport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SocasteeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 13.4 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.3 |
| ForestbrookCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Surfside BeachTown | 8.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Murrells InletCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11 |
| ConwayCity | 12 mi | 27.7 |
| Carolina ForestCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16.8 |
| Myrtle BeachCity | 14 mi | 23.4 |
| Litchfield BeachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.2 |
| HomewoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Pawleys IslandTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| HemingwayTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| JohnsonvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| DavistonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bucksport, SC in?
- Bucksport is in Horry County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Bucksport, SC?
- About 747 people live in Bucksport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bucksport?
- Nearby places include Socastee (4.6 mi), Garden City (8.1 mi), Forestbrook (8.8 mi), Surfside Beach (8.9 mi), Murrells Inlet (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023