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Luray, SC
Town in Hampton County, South Carolina.
Population
311
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
301
ZIP codes
0
Luray and its ZIP codes
Luray at a glance
- Luray is 71% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Luray, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampton County. PPP loans are for Luray.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,306
4,677 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $7,103 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Luray, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
443
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luray, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.1%
U.S. 11.1% +11.0 pts
Cities near Luray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GiffordTown | 3.1 mi | 1 |
| EstillTown | 4.6 mi | 4 |
| BrunsonTown | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| HamptonTown | 8.6 mi | 4.5 |
| ScotiaTown | 9.2 mi | 3.2 |
| FurmanTown | 9.7 mi | 3.1 |
| VarnvilleTown | 9.8 mi | 3.8 |
| FairfaxTown | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| AllendaleTown | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| SycamoreTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| IslandtonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| GillisonvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| UlmerTown | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| Newington, GATown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| KlineTown | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| EhrhardtTown | 24 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luray, SC in?
- Luray is in Hampton County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Luray, SC?
- About 311 people live in Luray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luray?
- Nearby places include Gifford (3.1 mi), Estill (4.6 mi), Brunson (8.4 mi), Hampton (8.6 mi), Scotia (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023