Conway
City in Horry County, South Carolina
Conway is a city in Horry County, South Carolina, with 24,849 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Homewood, 3.8 miles N.
- 24,849residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 28.2 sq miland area · 73.0 km²
- 881 / sq mipopulation density
- 29526ZIP code
About Conway
Conway is a city in and the county seat of Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 24,849 at the 2020 census, up from 17,103 in the 2010 census, making it the 18th-most populous city in the state. The city is part of the Myrtle Beach Metro Area. It is the home of Coastal Carolina University.
Numerous buildings and structures located in Conway are on the National Register of Historic Places. Among these is the City Hall building, designed by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument. Since the completion of the Main Street USA project in the 1980s, Conway's downtown has been revitalized with shops and bistros. Highlighting the renovation of the downtown area is the Riverwalk, an area of restaurants which follows a stretch of the Waccamaw River that winds through Conway.
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Living in Conway
- Median household income
- $56,650
- Median home value
- $260,900
- Median rent
- $866/mo
- Median age
- 32.5
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Conway had 24,849 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,849 |
|---|---|
| Density | 881 per sq mi (340 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Conway at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Horry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,849 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.20 sq mi (73.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8345° N, 79.0492° W |
| ZIP code | 29526 |
| Official website | conwaysc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4516405 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Conway
- Homewood3.8 mi N
- Red Hill4.4 mi SE
- Forestbrook8.9 mi SE
- Carolina Forest9.1 mi SE
- Socastee10.4 mi S
- Bucksport12.1 mi S
- Myrtle Beach12.7 mi SE
- Aynor14.6 mi NW
- Surfside Beach16.1 mi S
- Live Oak16.5 mi N
- Garden City17.0 mi S
- Briarcliffe Acres17.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Conway
What county is Conway in?
Conway is in Horry County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Conway, SC?
24,849 people lived in Conway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Conway, SC?
The ZIP code of Conway is 29526.
What is the elevation of Conway?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Conway?
Homewood (3.8 mi), Red Hill (4.4 mi), Forestbrook (8.9 mi), Carolina Forest (9.1 mi), Socastee (10.4 mi).
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