Horry County, SC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Horry County increased by 199,478. In this period, the peak population was 397,478 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 198,000 | - | - |
| 2001 | 201,937 | 3,937 | 1.99% |
| 2002 | 206,479 | 4,542 | 2.25% |
| 2003 | 211,575 | 5,096 | 2.47% |
| 2004 | 218,871 | 7,296 | 3.45% |
| 2005 | 229,572 | 10,701 | 4.89% |
| 2006 | 241,720 | 12,148 | 5.29% |
| 2007 | 251,857 | 10,137 | 4.19% |
| 2008 | 259,834 | 7,977 | 3.17% |
| 2009 | 264,676 | 4,842 | 1.86% |
| 2010 | 270,295 | 5,619 | 2.12% |
| 2011 | 275,545 | 5,250 | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 281,441 | 5,896 | 2.14% |
| 2013 | 289,005 | 7,564 | 2.69% |
| 2014 | 298,042 | 9,037 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 309,350 | 11,308 | 3.79% |
| 2016 | 321,542 | 12,192 | 3.94% |
| 2017 | 333,246 | 11,704 | 3.64% |
| 2018 | 344,680 | 11,434 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 354,418 | 9,738 | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 353,765 | -653 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 366,093 | 12,328 | 3.48% |
| 2022 | 383,147 | 17,054 | 4.66% |
| 2023 | 397,478 | 14,331 | 3.74% |
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Horry County, SC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Horry County's population increased by 72,295 (36.51%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Horry County's population increased by 83,470 (30.88%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Horry County's population increased by 43,713 (12.36%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Horry County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 397,478.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Horry County's population peaked in year 2023 at 397,478.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Horry County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 198,000.
Horry County, SC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Horry County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Horry County had an average annual population growth rate of 4.38% per year. Overall the population grew 100.75% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Horry County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 4.38% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Horry County population grew the most, with an increase of 17,054 people (a 4.66% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Horry County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 653 people (a 0.18% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Horry County, SC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Horry County's population increased by 31,385 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 17,054 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 14,331 (3.74%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Horry County, SC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Horry County increased by 108,473 (37.53%). The population was highest at 397,478 in the year 2023 and lowest at 298,042 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 3.25%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)