Census tract · Horry County
Census Tract 515.03, Horry County, South Carolina
Census Tract 515.03, GEOID 45051051503, in Horry County, South Carolina, mostly within Socastee (58% of its census blocks). 4,869 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±721); the 2020 Census counted 4,305.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,869
±721 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,305
Median household income
$50,599
±$12,781 (90% margin)
Horry County: $66,880
Median home value
$217,600
±$33,874 (90% margin)
Horry County: $287,700
Median gross rent
$1,142
±$207 (90% margin)
Horry County: $1,255
Where is Census Tract 515.03?
Census Tract 515.03 is one of 78 census tracts in Horry County, South Carolina. It covers 1.88 square miles of land, 2,295 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 45051051503, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Socastee | 58% |
| Myrtle Beach | 13% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 515.03: Tract 509.02 ($36,841), Tract 510 ($76,864), Tract 515.01 ($63,705), Tract 515.02 ($59,808), Tract 602.04 ($71,250) and Tract 9801 ($93,750). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 515.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 515.03's population at 4,869 (±721) in 1,921 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,305 residents and 1,920 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 515.03 | Socastee |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,869 ±721 | 23,796 |
| Households | 1,921 ±262 | 9,131 |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.32 | 2.60 |
| Housing units | 2,099 ±273 | 10,012 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 515.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 515.03 is 42.5 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.4%. 22.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 515.03 | Socastee |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±8.7 | 43.3 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±5.6 pts | 18.7% |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±4.0 pts | 20.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.4% ±8.5 pts | 18.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.1% ±8.8 pts | 69.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±3.6 pts | 5.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±4.0 pts | 4.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 22.3% ±7.3 pts | 9.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.1% ±8.8 pts | 14.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.1% ±6.5 pts | 10.9% |
| With a disability | 15.9% ±6.2 pts | 21.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 30.6% ±8.9 pts | 19.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.8% ±6.1 pts | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.6% ±9.5 pts | 21.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3% ±3.6 pts | 5.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±4.6 pts | 83.0% |
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 Census Tract 515.03 earn?
Half of the 1,921 households in Census Tract 515.03 earn less than $50,599 a year (±$12,781), against $66,880 across Horry County: 66th highest of the county's 76 tracts with a reliable estimate. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 515.03 | Socastee |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,599 ±$12,781 | $62,257 |
| Mean household income | $81,634 ±$14,527 | $80,038 |
| Per capita income | $34,544 ±$5,755 | $33,347 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1% ±5.4 pts | 12.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.6% ±10.4 pts | 20.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2% ±5.0 pts | 10.5% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±3.5 pts | 93.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2% ±3.9 pts | 91.6% |
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 Census Tract 515.03?
Owners occupy 78.4% of Census Tract 515.03's occupied homes and renters 21.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $217,600 by its owner (±$33,874). The median renter pays $1,142 a month including utilities, and 58.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 515.03 | Socastee |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $217,600 ±$33,874 | $234,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,142 ±$207 | $1,246 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.3% ±19.6 pts | 30.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,513 ±$361 | $1,358 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.4% ±7.7 pts | 65.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.6% ±7.7 pts | 34.1% |
| Housing units | 2,099 ±273 | 10,012 |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.8% ±7.3 pts | 60.6% |
| Mobile homes | 21.4% ±5.9 pts | 11.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 11.7% ±5.6 pts | 2.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.6% ±4.4 pts | 11.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5% ±3.2 pts | 0.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 4.3% |
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 Census Tract 515.03 get to work?
76.0% of Census Tract 515.03's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 515.03 | Socastee |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7% ±6.4 pts | 59.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0% ±7.6 pts | 79.7% |
| Carpooled | 16.4% ±8.0 pts | 9.1% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.5% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±4.1 pts | 8.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±2.5 | 20.6 min |
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
How does Census Tract 515.03 compare with the other tracts in Horry County?
Among Horry County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 515.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Horry County | In Socastee |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 77 | 5th of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 77 | 3rd of 6 |
| Median household income | 66th of 76 | 6th of 6 |
| Per capita income | 47th of 76 | 3rd of 6 |
| Median home value | 59th of 76 | 4th of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 49th of 73 | 5th of 6 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 63 | 3rd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th of 77 | 1st of 6 |
| Median age | 54th of 77 | 4th of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 40th of 77 | 3rd of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Horry County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 707.02 | 63rd | $53,057±$4,682 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 203.01 | 64th | $52,917±$12,043 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 505 | 65th | $51,089±$7,442 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 515.03 | 66th | $50,599±$12,781 |
| Tract 405 | 67th | $49,353±$10,006 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 703 | 68th | $47,994±$23,480 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 517 | 69th | $42,473±$4,870 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 515.03?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 515.03 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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