How long do people stay in their homes in Little River, SC?
34.9% (±5.4 points) of households in Little River, SC moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.4% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 34.9% (±5.4 points)
- Since before 2000
- 8.4%
When households in Little River moved in
| Moved in | Little River | Horry County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 7.3% (±2.2 points) | 4.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 27.6% (±4.9 points) | 22.4% | 21.0% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 37.2% (±5.9 points) | 47.2% | 39.4% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 19.4% (±4.8 points) | 14.6% | 16.0% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 7.3% (±2.3 points) | 6.0% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Little River, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is higher than in Horry County (27.3%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (25.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Little River
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River | — | 34.9% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Carolina Shores | 4.3 mi | 17.5% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| North Myrtle Beach | 5.4 mi | 28.0% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Calabash | 5.9 mi | 26.0% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic Beach | 6.9 mi | 35.3% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset Beach | 7.7 mi | 19.0% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Briarcliffe Acres | 8.8 mi | 10.3% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 10 mi | 25.8% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shallotte | 16 mi | 25.1% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carolina Shores, NC (17.5%), North Myrtle Beach, SC (28.0%), Sunset Beach, NC (19.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Horry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homewood | 41.1% (±23.8 points) |
| 2 | Aynor | 35.4% (±10.2 points) |
| 3 | Atlantic Beach | 35.3% (±16.9 points) |
| 4 | Carolina Forest | 35.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 5 | Little River | 34.9% (±5.4 points) |
| 6 | Myrtle Beach | 34.7% (±3.2 points) |
| 7 | Surfside Beach | 31.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 8 | North Myrtle Beach | 28.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 9 | Conway | 27.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 10 | Loris | 27.8% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 | Red Hill | 27.6% (±5.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Horry County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Little River is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Little River
How often do people move in Little River?
34.9% of households in Little River, SC moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Little River have?
8.4% of households in Little River have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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