Socastee, SC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Socastee

Neighborhood

Horry, SC

Flat Bay Mobile Home Park / Peachtree Landing

Brookgate / Pinelands Estates

Riverbend / Silver Fox Landing

Bristol Pines / Rosewood

Pinelands / Villa Woods

Cimerron Plantation / Palm Cove

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Socastee

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.8%

Households with Children

24.7%

School Enrollment K-12

2,540

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.3%
Seniors (65+): 20.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.8%
High School / GED: 35.8%
Some College or Associate's: 33.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.8%
Single Parents: 9.8%
Couples & Adults: 40.9%
Living Alone: 34.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 5.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 64.2%
Puerto Rican: 11.1%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 1.7%
Central American: 11.0%
South American: 4.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 52.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 37.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 5.2%
Other Black: 57.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 35.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 53.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.0%
Spanish: 11.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 80.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources