Loris, South Carolina
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Loris is a city located in Horry County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,079.
Geography
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Location of Loris, South Carolina
Loris is located at 34°3'32" North, 78°53'28" West (34.058760, -78.891058)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²). 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.32% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,079 people, 819 households, and 546 families residing in the city. The population density is 258.1/km² (668.2/mi²). There are 922 housing units at an average density of 114.5/km² (296.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 56.66% White, 40.45% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 2.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 819 households out of which 25.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% are married couples living together, 21.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% are non-families. 29.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the city the population is spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 74.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,250, and the median income for a family is $33,036. Males have a median income of $25,750 versus $17,180 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,779. 28.8% of the population and 22.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 44.7% of those under the age of 18 and 20.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.