Census-designated place · South Carolina
Red Hill, South Carolina
Red Hill, census-designated place, in Horry County, South Carolina. Red Hill had 15,920 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,636). GEOID 4559190.
Residents, 2020-2024
15,920
±1,636 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 15,906
Median household income
$68,250
±$5,756 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$249,500
±$18,361 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,179
±$167 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Red Hill and what county is it in?
Red Hill is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Horry County, South Carolina. It covers 11.0 square miles of land, 1,451 residents per square mile in 2020.
Red Hill 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 Red Hill, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Red Hill's population at 15,920 (±1,636). The 2020 Census counted 15,906 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Red Hill is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Red Hill | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,920 ±1,636 | 383,016 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,438 ±446 | 158,779 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.17 | 2.37 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 7,234 ±406 | 217,419 | no clear change |
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 Red Hill?
The median resident of Red Hill is 46.9 years old; 15.9% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.2%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Red Hill | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 ±3.6 | 48.7 | +6.5 |
| Under 18 years | 15.9% ±2.7 pts | 17.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0% ±3.5 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±3.5 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.8% ±3.3 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.1% ±4.1 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.2% ±3.4 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±2.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5% ±1.4 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.4% ±2.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±2.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.5% ±3.3 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.0% ±3.4 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8% ±3.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.7% ±3.6 pts | 27.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3% ±2.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±4.0 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0% ±2.3 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 Red Hill earn?
Half of Red Hill's 6,438 households earn less than $68,250 a year (±$5,756), against $66,880 in Horry County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,595 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,655 after inflation. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Red Hill | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,250 ±$5,756 | $66,880 | +$10,655 |
| Mean household income | $80,758 ±$6,578 | $87,740 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,060 ±$3,011 | $38,025 | +$5,050 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.1% ±4.7 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.4% ±12.7 pts | 21.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.9% ±3.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±1.0 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6% ±3.2 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 Red Hill?
Owners occupy 74.5% of Red Hill's occupied homes and renters 25.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $249,500 by its owner (±$18,361). The median renter pays $1,179 a month including utilities, and 35.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Red Hill | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,500 ±$18,361 | $287,700 | +$42,867 |
| Median gross rent | $1,179 ±$167 | $1,255 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.1% ±12.9 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,283 ±$112 | $1,446 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.5% ±4.7 pts | 77.3% | +7.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.5% ±4.7 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 7,234 ±406 | 217,419 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.8% ±7.8 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.5% ±4.4 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.4% ±3.1 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.2% ±2.9 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% ±2.3 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 do people in Red Hill work and get to work?
80.8% of Red Hill's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Red Hill | Horry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.1% ±3.8 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±2.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8% ±4.3 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±2.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5% ±2.8 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min ±1.9 | 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 Red Hill?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Red Hill, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,250 (Tract 604.03) to $75,380 (Tract 604.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 604.06Horry County | 6,809 | $75,380 |
| Tract 604.05Horry County | 8,398 | $69,476 |
| Tract 604.03Horry County | 3,327 | $54,250 |
| Tract 601.01Horry County | 5,826 | $67,105 |
| Tract 604.04Horry County | 2,863 | $76,250 |
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 Red Hill) · Census block assignment files
How does Red Hill compare with other places in South Carolina?
Red Hill ranks 76th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 40th | 261 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th | 261 |
| Median household income | 76th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 99th | 259 |
| Median home value | 77th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 77th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 118th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 122nd | 226 |
| Median age | 46th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 88th | 258 |
| Work from home | 93rd | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 196th | 261 |
Red Hill's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
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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 Red Hill?
10 of the 57 figures for Red Hill 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 Red Hill 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' school search.