City · South Carolina
Conway, South Carolina
Conway, city, in Horry County, South Carolina. Conway had 30,627 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 22.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 24,849 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,263 (±38). GEOID 4516405.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,627
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,849 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,263 ±38
Median household income
$56,650
±$6,653 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$260,900
±$10,203 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$866
±$158 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Conway and what county is it in?
Conway is a city in Horry County, South Carolina. It covers 27.7 square miles of land, 898 residents per square mile in 2020.
Conway is in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Conway, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 30,627 people lived in Conway on July 1, 2025, up 22.2% since 2020, faster than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 24,849 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,263 (±38).
| Measure | Conway | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,263 ±38 | 383,016 | +3,425 |
| Households | 8,762 ±475 | 158,779 | +841 |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.14 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,573 ±480 | 217,419 | no clear change |
Conway's population since 2000
From 11,788 in 2000 to 30,627 in 2025: up 159.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Conway as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Conway?
The median resident of Conway is 32.5 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.7%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Conway | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 ±2.8 | 48.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9% ±1.9 pts | 17.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±2.1 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 45.2% ±2.4 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% ±2.0 pts | 7.3% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.0% ±3.6 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.7% ±3.1 pts | 11.6% | −10.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±1.4 pts | 6.7% | +1.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.9% ±2.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 21.4% ±2.6 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3% ±2.3 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4% ±2.7 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6% ±3.1 pts | 27.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±1.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.0% ±2.8 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 10.5% ±2.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Conway earn?
Half of Conway's 8,762 households earn less than $56,650 a year (±$6,653), against $66,880 in Horry County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $52,314 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Conway | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,650 ±$6,653 | $66,880 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,256 ±$7,246 | $87,740 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,388 ±$2,526 | $38,025 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0% ±4.3 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.4% ±9.6 pts | 21.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5% ±3.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±2.1 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±2.8 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Conway?
Owners occupy 65.4% of Conway's occupied homes and renters 34.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $260,900 by its owner (±$10,203). The median renter pays $866 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Conway | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $260,900 ±$10,203 | $287,700 | +$70,142 |
| Median gross rent | $866 ±$158 | $1,255 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7% ±10.4 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,341 ±$67 | $1,446 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.4% ±5.3 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.6% ±5.3 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 9,573 ±480 | 217,419 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±4.1 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9% ±3.3 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.0% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 25.9% ±4.0 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.6% ±4.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Conway building?
Builders took permits for 560 new housing units in Conway in 2025 (560 in single-family houses), 18.3 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Conway work and get to work?
75.8% of Conway's workers drive alone and 6.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.3%.
| Measure | Conway | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.3% ±2.9 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% ±2.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8% ±2.5 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±2.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8% ±1.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5% ±1.9 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min ±2.2 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Conway?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Conway, and 11 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $34,135 (Tract 704) to $79,197 (Tract 702).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 704Horry County | 6,930 | $34,135 |
| Tract 604.05Horry County | 8,398 | $69,476 |
| Tract 703Horry County | 4,075 | $47,994 |
| Tract 705Horry County | 3,897 | $60,000 |
| Tract 702Horry County | 3,325 | $79,197 |
| Tract 601.01Horry County | 5,826 | $67,105 |
| Tract 701.01Horry County | 5,144 | $66,563 |
| Tract 604.04Horry County | 2,863 | $76,250 |
| Tract 604.03Horry County | 3,327 | $54,250 |
| Tract 707.02Horry County | 6,141 | $53,057 |
| Tract 707.01Horry County | 7,734 | $70,511 |
| Tract 701.02Horry County | 4,285 | $75,736 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Conway) · Census block assignment files
How does Conway compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Conway is the 1,337th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Conway ranks 112th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 11th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 142nd | 261 |
| Median household income | 112th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 163rd | 259 |
| Median home value | 67th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 159th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 140th | 226 |
| Median age | 222nd | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 136th | 258 |
| Work from home | 101st | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 146th | 261 |
Conway's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Conway with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Conway?
5 of the 57 figures for Conway on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Conway are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Conway.