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Red Hill, SC

Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina.

Population

15,920

Land area

11sq mi

People per sq mi

1,452

ZIP codes

0

Red Hill and its ZIP codes

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Red Hill at a glance

  • Red Hill is about 8.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • It is the 40th most populous of 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
  • The median household income is $68,250, close to the South Carolina median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,500 (4% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,179 a month.

Local data for Red Hill, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Red Hill, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$68,250

Poverty rate

19.1%

Median home value

$249,500

Median rent

$1,179/mo

Homeownership

74.5%

Bachelor's or higher

21.7%

Median age

46.9

Average commute

21.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,082), Irish Americans (1,981), Italian Americans (1,017).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Horry County. PPP loans are for Red Hill.

Details

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

Horry County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Red Hill, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.8%
  • Carpooled5.5%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle1.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
  • Worked from home7.5%

Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Red Hill, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Red Hill, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.7%

U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts

Diabetes

15.0%

U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.0%

U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts

Cities near Red Hill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ConwayCity3.5 mi27.7
HomewoodCensus-designated place6 mi2
ForestbrookCensus-designated place6.6 mi3.7
Carolina ForestCensus-designated place7.1 mi16.8
SocasteeCensus-designated place8.5 mi13.4
Myrtle BeachCity10 mi23.4
BucksportCensus-designated place11 mi4.2
Surfside BeachTown14 mi1.9
Garden CityCensus-designated place15 mi5.3
Briarcliffe AcresTown15 mi0.6
AynorTown17 mi1.8
Atlantic BeachTown17 mi0.2
Live OakCensus-designated place17 mi0.8
Murrells InletCensus-designated place19 mi7.3
LorisCity19 mi4.6
North Myrtle BeachCity19 mi22.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Red Hill, SC in?
Red Hill is in Horry County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Red Hill, SC?
About 15,920 people live in Red Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Red Hill?
Nearby places include Conway (3.5 mi), Homewood (6 mi), Forestbrook (6.6 mi), Carolina Forest (7.1 mi), Socastee (8.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023