Conway, South Carolina
Conway: city in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States.
About
Conway is a city located in the county of Horry in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,103. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,620 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Conway
| Population | 26,620 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Horry County |
| Postal code | 29526–29528 |
| Phone Area Codes | 843 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.83% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.17% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.8360,-79.0478 |
| Altitude | 33 feet / 10 meters |
| Capital city | Conway is capital of Horry County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:02:25 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | 55.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Conway is located at 33°50'10"N 79°2'52"W (33.8360000, -79.0478100).
Conway map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mp...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Conway increased by 55.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,103 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,882 | 4.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,668 | 4.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,442 | 4.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,449 | 5.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,698 | 6.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,640 | 4.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,826 | 5.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,081 | 5.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,956 | 3.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,620 | 2.56% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Conway
1Conway Riverwalk
2nd Ave, Conway, SC 29526, United States View details
Phone: +18432481760 | Website available
2Riverfront Park
6 Elm St, Conway, SC 29526, United States View details
Phone: +18432481760
3Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge
1403 W Cox Ferry Rd, Conway, SC 29526, United States View details
Phone: +18435278069 | Website available
4Witch Golf Links
1900 SC-544, Conway, SC 29526, United States View details
Phone: +18433472706 | Website available
5Horry County Museum
805 Main St, Conway, SC 29526, United States View details
Phone: +18439155320 | Website available
Where to Stay in Conway
1Carolina Pines RV Resort
5800 SC-90, Conway, SC 29526, United States View details
Phone: +18438960700 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Conway
1Horry County Extension Services
1949 Industrial Park Rd # 179, Conway, SC 29526, United States View details
Phone: +18433656715 | Website available
People born in Conway (24)
People born in Conway, including American-Canadian speculative fiction novelist and founder of the cyberpunk subgenre William Gibson, model and game show hostess Vanna White, musician Perry Richardson, .
More notable people
- Junior Hemingway (American football player) he was born in 27/12/1988
- Allen Patrick (American football player) he was born in 15/02/1984
- James B. Vaught (United States general) he was born in 03/11/1926
- Kristy McPherson (professional golfer) she was born in 28/05/1981
- Nikky Finney (American poet) she was born in 26/08/1957
- William A. Sessions (American poet) he was born in 04/08/1928
- John Mariotti (American baseball player) he was born in 19/08/1984
- Amanda Murphy (Florida State Representative) she was born in 05/06/1970
- Grant Holmes (American baseball player) he was born in 22/03/1996
- Liston Barfield (American politician) he was born in 09/08/1945
- Nelson Hardwick (American politician) he was born in 19/09/1951
- Patsy Knight (American politician) she was born in 09/12/1938
- Edgar L. McGowan (American lawyer) he was born in 01/06/1920
- Kevin Hardee he was born in 09/04/1965
- Bryan Edwards (American football wide receiver) he was born in 13/11/1998
- Malissa Longo (actress) she was born in 03/01/1978
- Stephen Goldfinch (American politician) he was born in 19/11/1982
- Jeff Johnson (American politician) he was born in 20/03/1971
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Conway, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218140 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway (SC) | 29526 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Conway, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
| WMN | Wilmington, NC | 505 Cando St | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Conway.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Conway Post Office | Conway (SC) | 29526 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Conway, Arkansas The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas. with a population of 68,100 people.
- Conway, Florida unincorporated area of Orange County, Florida, USA. with a population of 13,467 people.
- Conway, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire. with a population of 10,340 people.
- Conway, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania. with a population of 2,047 people.
- Conway, Massachusetts town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA. with a population of 1,875 people.
Other cities in Horry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Horry County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | 35,555 | Coastal city in South Carolina, United States |
| Socastee | 19,952 | Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina |
| North Myrtle Beach | 17,280 | City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Little River | 8,960 | City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Forestbrook | 4,612 | Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina |
| Surfside Beach | 4,580 | City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States |
| Loris | 2,807 | Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Conway distances to largest South Carolina cities