Loris, SC Demographics

A map of Loris's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,500	1,295	56.7%	52.9%
Black	933	918	35.3%	37.5%
Asian	69	30	2.6%	1.2%
Hispanic	55	112	2.1%	4.6%
Multiracial	49	79	1.9%	3.2%
Native American/Other	39	15	1.5%	0.6%

Loris, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,645, an increase from the 2,449 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.7% White, 35.3% Black, 2.6% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Loris, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Loris has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Loris, that probability was 57.7% in 2020 and 55.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Loris is ranked the 162nd most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Loris was ranked the 163rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Loris's White Population

1,500 residents of Loris, or 56.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Loris is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Loris ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loris's White population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Loris's population has increased from 52.9% to 56.7%.

Loris is more White than neighboring Tabor City (48.5% White), Finklea (17.6% White), Green Sea (0% White), and Homewood (26% White). Loris is less White than neighboring Live Oak (100% White).

Loris's Black Population

933 residents of Loris, or 35.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Loris is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Loris ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loris's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Black residents' share of Loris's population has decreased from 37.5% to 35.3%.

Loris is more Black than neighboring Live Oak (0% Black). Loris is less Black than neighboring Tabor City (42.5% Black), Finklea (82.4% Black), Green Sea (100% Black), and Homewood (55% Black).

Loris's Asian Population

69 residents of Loris, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Loris is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Loris ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loris's Asian population has grown by an estimated 130.0%. Asian residents' share of Loris's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.6%.

Loris is more Asian than neighboring Live Oak (0% Asian), Tabor City (0% Asian), Finklea (0% Asian), and Green Sea (0% Asian). Loris is less Asian than neighboring Homewood (8% Asian).

Loris's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Loris, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Loris is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Loris ranks 198th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loris's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Loris's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.1%.

Loris is more Hispanic than neighboring Live Oak (0% Hispanic), Tabor City (1.9% Hispanic), Finklea (0% Hispanic), and Green Sea (0% Hispanic). Loris is less Hispanic than neighboring Homewood (3% Hispanic).

Loris's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Loris, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Loris is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Loris ranks 260th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loris's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Loris's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Loris is more Native American/Other than neighboring Live Oak (0% Native American/Other), Finklea (0% Native American/Other), Green Sea (0% Native American/Other), and Homewood (0% Native American/Other).

Loris's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Loris, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Loris is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Loris ranks 275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Loris's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Loris's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.9%.

Loris is more Multiracial than neighboring Live Oak (0% Multiracial), Finklea (0% Multiracial), and Green Sea (0% Multiracial). Loris is less Multiracial than neighboring Tabor City (5.6% Multiracial), and Homewood (8.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.