Horry County, SC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,623
Per Capita Income
$36,572
Poverty Rate
12.8%
SNAP Recipients
7.3%
Gini Index
0.446
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.3%
$25K–$50K22.4%
$50K–$75K18.8%
$75K–$100K14.4%
$100K–$150K16.0%
$150K–$200K6.1%
$200K+6.1%
The median household income in Horry County, SC is $64,623 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,572. 12.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.446 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).