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Loris, SC


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Loris, South Carolina

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.

The People and Families of Loris

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Loris had a median family income of $33,036.

Political Inclinations

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.

Loris Housing

Of the housing in Loris, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Loris, 89% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Loris Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Loris, SC

Comparing Loris 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
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population108
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built65
Affordability of Rents66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime26
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