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Loris, SC
City in Horry County, South Carolina.
Population
2,645
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
581
ZIP codes
0
Loris and its ZIP codes
Loris at a glance
- Loris is about 3.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,899 a year, 47% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,300 (17% below South Carolina) and median rent is $694 a month.
Local data for Loris, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Loris, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,899
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$694/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (228), Polish Americans (184), Irish Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Loris.
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
Loris, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Loris, 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
91° / 35°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Loris, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Loris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| FinkleaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Tabor City, NCTown | 5.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Green SeaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.8 |
| HomewoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| KetchuptownCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Cerro Gordo, NCTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| AynorTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Brunswick, NCTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| NicholsTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Chadbourn, NCTown | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Fair Bluff, NCTown | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| ConwayCity | 19 mi | 27.7 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11 |
| Little RiverCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.5 |
| North Myrtle BeachCity | 21 mi | 22.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Loris, SC in?
- Loris is in Horry County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Loris, SC?
- About 2,645 people live in Loris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Loris?
- Nearby places include Live Oak (2.6 mi), Finklea (5.4 mi), Tabor City, NC (5.9 mi), Green Sea (6.1 mi), Homewood (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023