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County overview

Horry County

South Carolina - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Horry County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Horry County

Population
356,578
Age 65+
25.2%
Median age
47.6
Owner-occupied
75.2%
With disability
17.5%
Median home value
$235,000
Median income
$59,880
Residents 65+
89,825
How Horry County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+52.7%
% owner-occupied
+16%
% with disability
+35.7%
Median household income
-20.3%
Median home value
-16.6%
Median age
+23.6%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Aging-in-place in Horry County

Horry County is home to roughly 356,578 residents, of whom about 89,858 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 25.2%, well above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 75.2% of homes in Horry County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $235,000. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 17.5% of Horry County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.