Conway, SC Profile
Conway, SC, population 16,317, is located
in South Carolina's Horry county,
about 84.7 miles from Fayetteville and 114.6 miles from Columbia.
Through the 90's Conway's population has grown by about 20%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Conway has grown by about 14%. Since 2005 Conway's population has grown by about 18%.
Conway's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
South Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Conway tend to be higher than South Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 56% |
| African American | 42% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 12,701 | N/A |
| 2001 | 12,802 | 0.80% |
| 2002 | 12,862 | 0.47% |
| 2003 | 13,344 | 3.75% |
| 2004 | 13,592 | 1.86% |
| 2005 | 13,844 | 1.85% |
| 2006 | 14,310 | 3.37% |
| 2007 | 15,043 | 5.12% |
| 2008 | 15,901 | 5.70% |
| 2009 | 16,317 | 2.62% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $32,155 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 1,425 |
| 2003 | 1,219 |
| 2004 | 1,016 |
| 2005 | 1,017 |
| 2006 | 1,494 |
| 2007 | 1,533 |
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,178 |
| 2010 | 950 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
2 | 6 | 37 | 127 |
| 2003 |
1 | 9 | 27 | 111 |
| 2004 |
1 | 8 | 38 | 82 |
| 2005 |
4 | 4 | 35 | 94 |
| 2006 |
3 | 6 | 41 | 154 |
| 2007 |
1 | 7 | 54 | 157 |
| 2008 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 42 | 148 |
| 2010 |
1 | 6 | 34 | 118 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 10,491 |
| 2003 | 11,436 |
| 2004 | 10,306 |
| 2005 | 7,949 |
| 2006 | 8,073 |
| 2007 | 9,884 |
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | 6,824 |
| 2010 | 5,710 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
235 |
962 |
69 |
| 2003 |
224 |
1,081 |
83 |
| 2004 |
186 |
1,069 |
53 |
| 2005 |
175 |
843 |
53 |
| 2006 |
210 |
838 |
54 |
| 2007 |
310 |
1012 |
90 |
| 2008 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2009 |
278 |
775 |
59 |
| 2010 |
263 |
647 |
46 |
Location
| Elevation | 40 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 5.7 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.6 Square Miles |
