Socastee, South Carolina

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Population in 2010: 19,952.
Population change since 2000: +39.6%
Males: 9,758  (48.9%)
Females: 10,194  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

43.8 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 29575.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,480 (it was $40,436 in 2000)
Socastee:

$55,480
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,984 (it was $18,069 in 2000)

Socastee CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $244,058 (it was $90,500 in 2000)
Socastee:

$244,058
SC:

$254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $246,096; detached houses: $279,312; townhouses or other attached units: $170,060; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $216,955; mobile homes: $73,910

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,185.

March 2022 cost of living index in Socastee: 89.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.8%
(9.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 37.5% for Black residents, 29.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 21.3% for other race residents, 23.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Socastee, SC (2022)
    • 18,60570.8%White alone
    • 4,03115.3%Hispanic
    • 2,4669.4%Two or more races
    • 1,2784.9%Black alone
    • 3481.3%Asian alone
    • 910.3%Other race alone
    • 90.03%American Indian alone

Races in Socastee detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (13.3%), English (12.0%), Irish (7.2%), European (5.5%), German (4.9%), Italian (3.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 14 feet

Land area: 13.4 square miles.

Population density: 1,492 people per square mile   (low).

Socastee, South Carolina map

2,401 residents are foreign born (7.2% Latin America, 1.7% Europe).

This place:

9.1%
South Carolina:

5.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $751 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $602 (0.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wilmington, NC (72.3 miles , pop. 75,838).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (148.5 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (485.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Forestbrook, SC (1.7 miles ),
Surfside Beach, SC (2.3 miles ),
Garden City, SC (2.6 miles ),
Myrtle Beach, SC (2.6 miles ),
Bucksport, SC (2.7 miles ),
Red Hill, SC (2.7 miles ),
Murrells Inlet, SC (3.1 miles ),
Conway, SC (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 33.69 N, Longitude: 78.99 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -7,768 (-29.6%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 2,534 (20.2%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 843

Distribution of median household income in Socastee, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Socastee, SC in 2022

Property values in Socastee, SC

Socastee satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Historical population in Socastee, SC
Most common industries in Socastee, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (16.6%)
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Health care (4.6%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.4%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.1%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (18.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.9%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Socastee, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Carpenters (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)

Average climate in Socastee, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Socastee, South Carolina average temperatures Socastee, South Carolina average precipitation Socastee, South Carolina humidity Socastee, South Carolina wind speed Socastee, South Carolina snowfall Socastee, South Carolina sunshine Socastee, South Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 75.2. This is about average.

City:

75.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00000. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00000
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Socastee-area historical tornado activity is below South Carolina state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/7/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.8 miles away from the Socastee place center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.9 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Socastee-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 56% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 298.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 86.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 78.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 226.6 miles away from Socastee center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 201.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/17/1995 at 13:45:57, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 80.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Horry County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Fires: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Socastee topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Socastee:

  • GRAND STRAND HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; MYRTLE BEACH, SC)
  • LIBERTY HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; SURFSIDE BEACH, SC)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF MYRTLE BEACH (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; MYRTLE BEACH, SC)
  • KINGSTON NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CONWAY, SC)
  • CHARTER SANDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CONWAY, SC)
  • LIGHTHOUSE CARE CENTER OF CONWAY (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CONWAY, SC)
  • COMPASS TRANSITIONAL CARE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CONWAY, SC)

Amtrak stations near Socastee:

  • 5 miles: MYRTLE BEACH (1100 JETPORT RD.) - Bus Station
  • 11 miles: CONWAY (1101 3RD AVE.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Socastee:

  • Coastal Carolina University (about 8 miles; Conway, SC; Full-time enrollment: 8,881)
  • Horry-Georgetown Technical College (about 8 miles; Conway, SC; FT enrollment: 5,772)
  • Francis Marion University (about 52 miles; Florence, SC; FT enrollment: 3,624)
  • Florence-Darlington Technical College (about 61 miles; Florence, SC; FT enrollment: 4,468)
  • Robeson Community College (about 65 miles; Lumberton, NC; FT enrollment: 2,322)
  • University of North Carolina at Pembroke (about 71 miles; Pembroke, NC; FT enrollment: 5,548)
  • Cape Fear Community College (about 72 miles; Wilmington, NC; FT enrollment: 8,372)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Socastee: Horry County Memorial Library Socastee Branch (A), Myrtle Beach Estates (B), Surfside Beach Rescue Squad (C), Horry County Fire Department Socastee (D), Horry County Police Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Socastee include: Socastee United Methodist Church (A), Socastee Church of God (B), Socastee Baptist Church (C), Calvary Bible Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Peachtree Lake (A), Mills Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Negro Field Swamp (A), Socastee Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Alvin Green - College basketball player (Coastal Carolina Chanticleers).

Horry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.1%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.2%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
85 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
88 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Socastee:

Marital status in Socastee, SC
  • Never married: 27.7%
  • Now married: 50.9%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Socastee:

  • High school or higher: 87.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
South Carolina average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Socastee
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Socastee, SC (based on Horry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant61,718270
Mainline Protestant18,27839
Catholic18,1595
Black Protestant7,89141
Other3,14814
Orthodox7303
None159,367-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 56
Horry County:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
Horry County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
Horry County:

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 164
Horry County:

6.57 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 459
Here:

18.38 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Horry County:

9.9%
State:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.8%
South Carolina:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Socastee:

46.3%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.9%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
South Carolina:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
Socastee:

22.4%
South Carolina:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.1%
South Carolina:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Socastee:

32.6%
South Carolina:

34.4%

General health condition:
Socastee:

54.1%
South Carolina:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Socastee:

78.8%
South Carolina:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Socastee, SC Residents

Businesses in Socastee, SC

  • McDonald's: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Socastee:

  • WQJM (1450 AM; 10 kW; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WPJS (1330 AM; 5 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: WPJS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMIR (1200 AM; 6 kW; ATLANTIC BEACH, SC; Owner: ATLANTIC BEACH RADIO, INC.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WTAB (1370 AM; 5 kW; TABOR CITY, NC; Owner: WTAB, INC)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WIQB (1050 AM; 25 kW; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJMX (970 AM; 10 kW; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF FLORENCE LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WMYT (1180 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CAROLINA BEACH, NC; Owner: FAMILY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WQTK (950 AM; 10 kW; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: KIRKMAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJAY (1280 AM; 4 kW; MULLINS, SC; Owner: THE GREATER HWY CHURCH OF CHRIST)
  • WNMB (900 AM; 0 kW; NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: FIDELITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Socastee:

  • WRNN (99.5 FM; SOCASTEE, SC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WYAV (104.1 FM; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WMYB (92.1 FM; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WYEZ (94.5 FM; MURRELLS INLET, SC; Owner: FIDELITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGTR (107.9 FM; BUCKSPORT, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF MYRTLE BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WWXM (97.7 FM; GARDEN CITY, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF MYRTLE BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WYAK-FM (103.1 FM; SURFSIDE BEACH, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDAI (98.5 FM; PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMBJ (88.3 FM; MURRELLS INLET, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WJXY-FM (93.9 FM; CONWAY, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHMC-FM (90.1 FM; CONWAY, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WKZQ-FM (101.7 FM; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WSYN (106.5 FM; GEORGETOWN, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLGI (90.9 FM; HEMINGWAY, SC; Owner: LOUIS G. GREGORY BAHA'I INSTITUTE)
  • WEGX (92.9 FM; DILLON, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF FLORENCE LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WSEA (100.3 FM; ATLANTIC BEACH, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHQR (91.3 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: FRIENDS OF PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WEZV (105.9 FM; NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: FIDELITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCSQ (92.5 FM; MONCKS CORNER, SC; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVCO (94.9 FM; LORIS, SC; Owner: CAROLINA BEACH MUSIC BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Socastee:

  • WFXB (Channel 43; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: GE MEDIA, INC.)
  • W34CQ (Channel 34; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WWSC-LP (Channel 28; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: WWSC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W49AN (Channel 49; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHMC (Channel 23; CONWAY, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WSFX-TV (Channel 26; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGSI-CA (Channel 11; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: BEACH TV OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WPDE-TV (Channel 15; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: GRAND STRAND COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WWMB (Channel 21; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: ATLANTIC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WBTW (Channel 13; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WUNJ-TV (Channel 39; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WGSC-CA (Channel 8; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; Owner: BEACH TV OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • W51AT (Channel 51; GEORGETOWN, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Socastee fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 32Number of bridges
  • 971ft / 296mTotal length
  • $26,620,000Total costs
  • 443,150Total average daily traffic
  • 28,730Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Socastee, SC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 51980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 122010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Socastee, SC

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Socastee)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • SC0028, North Gate Dr. (Lat: 33.684750 Lon: -78.963917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 46.9 m, Overall height: 48.2 m, Call Sign: WQMG887,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19310.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2010, Expiration Date: 08/04/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/16/2012, Certifier: Dan Mieszala, Registrant: Open Range Communications Inc., 6430 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Phone: (303) 376-2112, Fax: (303) 376-2109, Email:

  • SC0027, 6279 Old Highway 544 (Lat: 33.690361 Lon: -79.007444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WQMG889,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, 17750.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2010, Expiration Date: 08/04/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/16/2012, Certifier: Dan Mieszala, Registrant: Open Range Communications Inc., 6430 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Phone: (303) 376-2112, Fax: (303) 376-2109, Email:


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED83$138,713108$126,730293$137,25614$38,042111$129,75722$57,194
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$140,4905$129,91427$141,4505$70,23610$128,5922$45,955
APPLICATIONS DENIED26$131,52027$113,110154$159,0259$82,52324$146,0458$81,595
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN15$133,18917$123,41881$169,2470$015$117,8773$50,353
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$195,4001$201,60021$136,5530$02$132,4750$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0515.00 , 0516.01, 0601.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED10$174,6705$149,7924$149,700
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED6$112,9281$283,8001$186,680
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$174,5654$158,5122$167,830
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$141,9000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS4$161,1000$03$126,847

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0515.00 , 0516.01, 0601.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Socastee, SC
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Socastee, SC - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Socastee, SC
  • 95.9%Electricity
  • 2.0%Utility gas
  • 1.0%No fuel used
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Socastee, SC
  • 96.6%Electricity
  • 2.6%Utility gas
  • 0.8%No fuel used


Socastee compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.

Socastee on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: accommodation and food services (population 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: other services, except public administration (population 5,000+)"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving in compared to moving out (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the worst general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
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