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Finklea, SC
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina.
Population
340
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
126
ZIP codes
0
Finklea and its ZIP codes
Finklea at a glance
- Finklea is 28% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Finklea, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Finklea.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Finklea, 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
90° / 33°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Finklea, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
22.2%
U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Finklea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Green SeaCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| LorisCity | 5.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Tabor City, NCTown | 7.2 mi | 3.4 |
| KetchuptownCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.7 |
| NicholsTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| AynorTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| HomewoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| Fair Bluff, NCTown | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Cerro Gordo, NCTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| MullinsCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| Chadbourn, NCTown | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| ConwayCity | 19 mi | 27.7 |
| RainsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake ViewTown | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Finklea, SC in?
- Finklea is in Horry County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Finklea, SC?
- About 340 people live in Finklea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Finklea?
- Nearby places include Green Sea (2.4 mi), Live Oak (3.9 mi), Loris (5.4 mi), Tabor City, NC (7.2 mi), Ketchuptown (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023