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Conway, South Carolina

Introduction to Conway, South Carolina

Conway, South Carolina, in Horry county, is 68 miles SW of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 135 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city is included in the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 11,788 people lived in Conway.

Conway History

Originally, Mckevlin founded the area now known as Conway. The Royal Governor, Robert Johnson's Township Scheme, created the town in 1734. It was then known as Kingston after Britain's King George II. After the American Revolution, the residents changed the town's name to Conwayborough in honor of the Revolutionary War General, Robert Conway. In 1883, the town was named Conway by the General Assembly. The area's early industries were centered around turpentine and lumber.

Conway and nearby Attractions

  • Myrtle Beach National Wax Museum
  • Horry County Museum
  • Horry County Jail
  • Conway Marina
  • Coastal Mall Shopping Center
  • Wadus Lake

Things To Do In Conway

The Horry County Museum, Myrtle Beach National Wax Museum, Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, and Children's Museum of South Carolina offer interesting insight into the area's local history and culture. One can also visit local attractions such as the Horry County Jail, Horry County Courthouse, and Conway City Hall. Wadus Lake and Bear Swamp are popular tourist attractions where one can enjoy a variety of water sports. The Coastal Mall Shopping Center, Conway Plaza Shopping Center, and Waccamaw Square Mall Shopping Center offer a wide variety of entertainment facilities. In addition, the city hosts annual festivals such as the Rivertown Jazz & Arts Festival and the Round the Fourth Festival.

Conway Transportation

International flight services are offered at the Myrtle Beach International Airport.

Conway Higher Education

For higher education, residents can enroll in the local institutes including Coastal Carolina University, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, North American Institute of Aviation, and Conway School of Practical Nursing.

High Points

Conway strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Conway Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Conway Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Conway Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Conway, SC

Comparing Conway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime14
Low Property Crime11

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