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Loris, South Carolina is 55 miles W of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 119 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Horry county. The city is part of the Myrtle Beach metro area. The population of Loris is 2,079.
In Loris, about 43% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Loris.
Approximately 43% of Loris is non-white. Loris is home to people of a variety of races.
The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.
In 2000, Loris had a median family income of $33,036.
Among Loris political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Loris, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners.
In Loris, 89% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.
Comparing Loris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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