Loris, South Carolina Facts for Kids

Loris started as a railroad town on December 7, 1887. It was built to serve the Wilmington, Chadbourn, and Conway Railroad. The town officially became a town on July 26, 1902.

The first brick building in Loris opened in 1907. It was the Bank of Loris. Telephone lines connected Loris to Conway in 1909. The town grew quite a bit in the 1920s and 1930s. A high school opened in 1920. By the 1930s, around 1,000 people lived in Loris. In the 1970s, Loris was officially named a city.

Loris Geography

Loris is located in the northern part of Horry County. It is on the Atlantic coastal plain, which is a flat area near the ocean.

Roads and Highways

Major roads in Loris include U.S. Route 701. There is also SC Highway 9 Business, which is known as Main Street.

Area and Water

The city of Loris covers a total area of about 4.57 square miles (11.8 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.

Loris Population Facts

The number of people living in Loris has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1910	229	—
1920	666	190.8%
1930	900	35.1%
1940	1,238	37.6%
1950	1,614	30.4%
1960	1,702	5.5%
1970	1,741	2.3%
1980	2,193	26.0%
1990	2,067	−5.7%
2000	2,079	0.6%
2010	2,396	15.2%
2020	2,449	2.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

Loris in 2020

In 2020, there were 2,449 people living in Loris. There were 1,152 households and 656 families.

Loris racial composition
Race	Num.	Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)	1,295	52.88%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)	918	37.48%
Native American	7	0.29%
Asian	30	1.22%
Pacific Islander	3	0.12%
Other/Mixed	84	3.43%
Hispanic or Latino	112	4.57%

Loris in 2010

In 2010, the city had 2,396 people. This was a 15.2% increase from the year 2000. There were 819 households and 546 families.

The population was spread out by age. About 22.5% of people were under 18 years old. About 18.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Loris was 40 years old.

Arts and Culture in Loris

Loris is known for its yearly event called the Loris Bog-off. This festival happens on the third weekend in October in downtown Loris.

The Loris Bog-off

The main dish at the festival is Chicken bog. This is a special dish made with chicken, rice, sausage, and spices. It started in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. The Loris Bog-off has fun carnival rides, food stalls, and live music from local performers. There is also a petting zoo. Local schools take part in performances and other fun contests, like duck calling.

Public Library

Loris has a public library. It is a part of the Horry County Memorial Library system.

Loris Media

Loris has local news sources and radio stations.

Local News

The Loris Times (local news)
Tabor-Loris Tribune (local news)

Radio Stations

WLSQ AM 1240
WVCO FM 94.9

Loris Transportation

Loris has a local airport called Twin City Airport. This airport is used for smaller aircraft. The Coast RTA bus system also provides bus services in Loris.

Famous People from Loris

Robert H. Brooks: He was the person who started Hooters restaurants in the mid-1980s. He also founded Naturally Fresh Foods in Atlanta in 1966.

Loris, South Carolina facts for kids

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