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Conway, South Carolina

9 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1943 and the latest in 1986. It stands in the Conway census division. It lies in ZIP code area 29526. It stands on Kingston Lake. The Survey maps it on the Conway quadrangle. 24,849 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 33 feet above sea level.

Conway within Horry County

On record in Conway

Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.

On the National Register 12 of 22 shown

Every listing in Horry County

Population over time

2 figures

Conway grew from 17,103 to 24,849 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.

YearPeople Change
201017,103
202024,849+7,746 (+45%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

5 surveys from 9 printed sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Photographs

8 of 9 photographs shown, 2017

Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.

The old peanut warehouse, now an entertainment venue, is a landmark in Conway, South Carolina. Built in 1900 to store peanuts and fertilizer, it was later used as a tobacco barn
The old peanut warehouse, now an entertainment venue, is a landmark in Conway, South Carolina. Built in 1900 to store peanuts and fertilizer, it was later used as a tobacco barn
Highsmith, Carol M, 2017. Library of Congress
Historic re-enactor Dennis S. Ward depicts farm life at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, a historical museum complex near Conway in Horry County, South Carolina
Historic re-enactor Dennis S. Ward depicts farm life at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, a historical museum complex near Conway in Horry County, South Carolina
Highsmith, Carol M, 2017. Library of Congress
Old farm saw at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, a historical museum complex near Conway in Horry County, South Carolina
Old farm saw at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, a historical museum complex near Conway in Horry County, South Carolina
Highsmith, Carol M, 2017. Library of Congress
Vintage gasoline pump at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, a historical museum complex near Conway in Horry County, South Carolina
Vintage gasoline pump at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, a historical museum complex near Conway in Horry County, South Carolina
Highsmith, Carol M, 2017. Library of Congress
Farm shed contents at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, a historical museum complex near Conway in Horry County, South Carolina
Farm shed contents at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, a historical museum complex near Conway in Horry County, South Carolina
Highsmith, Carol M, 2017. Library of Congress
Lush tobacco crop at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, a historical museum complex near Conway in Horry County, South Carolina
Lush tobacco crop at the L.W. Paul Living History Farm, a historical museum complex near Conway in Horry County, South Carolina
Highsmith, Carol M, 2017. Library of Congress
The old peanut warehouse, now an entertainment venue, is a landmark in Conway, South Carolina. Built in 1900 to store peanuts and fertilizer, it was later used as a tobacco barn
The old peanut warehouse, now an entertainment venue, is a landmark in Conway, South Carolina. Built in 1900 to store peanuts and fertilizer, it was later used as a tobacco barn
Highsmith, Carol M, 2017. Library of Congress
The old peanut warehouse, now an entertainment venue, is a landmark in Conway, South Carolina. Built in 1900 to store peanuts and fertilizer, it was later used as a tobacco barn
The old peanut warehouse, now an entertainment venue, is a landmark in Conway, South Carolina. Built in 1900 to store peanuts and fertilizer, it was later used as a tobacco barn
Highsmith, Carol M, 2017. Library of Congress

Every photograph of Horry County

Fires near this place

287 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 287 fires within 5 miles of Conway between 1992 and 2019, burning about 931 acres in total. 4 started naturally. 79 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Debris and open burning87
Arson/incendiarism79
Missing data/not specified/undetermined75
Misuse of fire by a minor28
Equipment and vehicle use4
Railroad operations and maintenance4
Natural4
Recreation and ceremony3
Smoking2
Power generation/transmission/distribution1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
29 September 2007Arson/incendiarismunder an acreSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
27 September 1998Arson/incendiarism11 acresSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
2 September 2013Arson/incendiarism1.5 acresSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
17 September 2013Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
7 August 2006Debris and open burning3.0 acresSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
4 August 1999Misuse of fire by a minor1.0 acresSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
30 August 1993Missing data/not specified/undetermined3.0 acresSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named
29 August 1997Arson/incendiarismunder an acreSouth Carolina Forestry Commissionnot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Horry County

Mines and quarries near this place

5 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 5 workings within 5 miles of Conway: 2 producers, 2 unknowns, 1 past producer. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Limestone, General. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Wacca-Dee Materials Company MineStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
West MineLimestone, GeneralUnknownSedimentary
Godwin PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknownSedimentary
Godwin PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Plant Number 9Sand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer

Every working recorded in Horry County

Storms near this place

60 of 93 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Conway in 93 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 39 hail, 37 thunderstorm wind, 6 flash flood, 5 lightning. The reports record 2 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
April 1997Tornado (F1)Conway1 hurt, $20,000ONE INFANT HOSPITALIZED TO HAVE SPLINTERS REMOVED, TWO HOUSES SUFFERED DAMAGE FROM FALLEN TREES, NUMEROUS POWER LINES DOWN
June 2007LightningConway1 hurtAn 18 year old male was struck by lightning while inside his house on Jacksonbluff Rd. He was transported to the hospital for observation and was alert and breathing.
November 1995Tornado (F2)Conway$1,500,000Estimated five tornado touchdowns ran a track in 10 minutes from near the Conway Raceway northeast along U.S. Highway 378 to Little River area on S.C. Highway 90. Major damage was done to 50 residental and five commercial buildings. Minor damage was done to 85 residental and 20 commercial. Hundreds of large trees were twisted and snapped.
May 2005Thunderstorm WindConway$1,200,000no account filed
October 2016Flash FloodConway$1,000,000Numerous roads in Conway and throughout Horry County were barricaded and closed through the night. Many structures were severely impacted by the flooding. The report was relayed by WMBF News.
July 1998LightningConway$75,000LIghtning struck the county 911 center, causing damage to electronics. Also, a lightning-caused fire caused heavy damage to a manufactured home on Old Railroad Road.
May 2011HailConway$55,000Hail to the size of softballs damaged vehicles and homes near Highway 501. The hail covered the ground and lasted for 5 minutes.
September 1998Heavy RainConway$50,000As a cold front generated thunderstorms, lightning caused equipment failure. Brief torrential downpours were blamed for a multi-car accident in Conway at US 378 and 501, and another accident in Myrtle Beach at US 17 Bypass and 38th Ave N.
June 1998Thunderstorm WindConway$50,000no account filed
May 2004Thunderstorm WindConway$40,000An emergency manager reported trees down and a single-wide trailor destroyed on Hwy 501.
August 2018Thunderstorm WindConway$20,000A tree was blown down on a house on Lockwood Lane near Monti Drive.
May 2021Thunderstorm WindConway$10,000A tree was blown down on Buttercup Lane. Several trees were blown down near Country Club Drive. A tree was blown down on a car and a mailbox was blown over.
September 2018Flash FloodConway$10,000Long Avenue extension closed due to flooding.
May 2011HailConway$10,000Hail to the size of baseballs was reported. The report was relayed via WMBF.
May 2011HailConway$10,000Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported downtown.
April 2007Thunderstorm WindConway$10,000A large tree was blown down on a house. At least 2500 people were without power due to fallen trees on power lines. Damage estimated.
July 2006Thunderstorm WindConway$10,000A downburst moved through an area near Pauley Swamp Rd. , downing or uprooting many trees. Two buildings also sustained minor damage. Nickel to quarter size hail was also reported.
September 1998Thunderstorm WindConway$10,000The roof was blown off and a wall caved in at Grand Strand Millworks, at Old Woodward Rd and Business US 501.
July 1998Thunderstorm WindConway$10,000Thunderstorm gust downed 20'x40' billboard structure at intersection of highways US 501 and SC 165.
July 1996LightningConway$10,000no account filed
October 2010HailConway$5,000Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.
June 2001Thunderstorm WindConway$5,000Law enforcement reported sheeting from a building under construction was blown down.
April 2000Thunderstorm WindConway$5,000Power company dispatch reported branches knocking power out and the top of a tree falling on the roof of a house.
March 2001Thunderstorm WindConway$3,000An estimated 70 mph straight line wind gusts from the SE blew apart 2 east-facing post and sheet metal construction horse stables on Hodges Road. 2 of the 6 horses in the stables sustained minor cuts. There was no damage to nearby double-wide and single-wide trailers, with minor damage to a shed.
May 2014HailConway$2,000Golf ball size hail was reported on Racepath Avenue.
August 2000Thunderstorm WindConway$2,000Wind gusts blew down the framing of a house under constuction.
May 2014HailConway$1,000Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported.
May 2012HailConway$1,000Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
May 2012HailConway$1,000Hail to the size of quarters was reported. The hail lasted for 5 minutes.
July 2012Thunderstorm WindConway$500Large branches reported broken and down.
May 2014HailConway$250Nickel size hail was reported. The hail covered the ground.
July 2014HailConway$250Hail up to the size of quarters was reported.
May 2014HailConway$200Nickel size hail was reported.
March 2026Thunderstorm WindConway-A tree fell on power lines at Erskrine Drive and Singleton Road.
March 2026Thunderstorm WindConway-Multiple reports have been received of trees down in Conway, South Carolina.
March 2025Thunderstorm WindConway-Multiple trees and large tree limbs down on 9th Avenue.
May 2024Thunderstorm WindConway-Public call reported a large limb down at a home in Conway.
December 2023Flash FloodConway-City of Conway reports multiple road closures around the city due to flash flooding, including portions of Highways 701, 501, and 378.
June 2022Thunderstorm WindConway-A tree was blown down onto a fence in Conway.
July 2014HailConway-Hail to the size of nickels was reported.
May 2012HailConway-Hail up to the size of nickels was reported.
June 2009HailConway-Hail to the size of nickels was reported. The hail reportedly lasted for 3 minutes.
June 2009HailConway-Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.
June 2009HailConway-Hail to the size of nickels was reported.
June 2009HailConway-Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
June 2009HailConway-Hail to the size of nickels was reported.
June 2009HailConway-Hail to the size of pennies was reported.
June 2008Thunderstorm WindConway-Trees were reportedly down along Highway 501 Business.
June 2008Heavy RainConway-Heavy rain produced standing water on Hwy 501 and Coltura Road, making them impassable. Highway 701 was also impassable south of Hwy 65 near Homewood.
July 2008HailConway-A motorist reported nickel size hail as he was driving through town.
May 2007HailConway-Quarter size hail was relayed by the media.
April 2006Thunderstorm WindConway-The police department reported trees down on Hwy 378 and El Bethel Rd.
May 2006HailConway-Penny size hail fell.
May 2006Thunderstorm WindConway-Trees down on Country Club Road and Hwy 905.
May 2006HailConway-Quarter size hail covered the ground near the intersection of Hwy 90 and 22.
May 2006HailConway-Quarter size hail reported on the east side of town.
May 2006Thunderstorm WindConway-Winds were estimated near 65 mph. Nickel size hail was also reported.
July 2006Thunderstorm WindConway-Trees down.
May 2005HailConway-Penny size hail was reported.
May 2004Thunderstorm WindConway-Trees down at the intersection of Hwy 501 and 544.

Every storm recorded in Horry County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Buckwood0.9 miles9
Pinewood0.9 miles9
Whittemore Park1.0 miles9
Greenbriar1.1 miles9
North Conway1.2 miles9
Park Hill1.2 miles9
Huckabee Heights1.3 miles9
Grissett1.6 miles9

Elsewhere

Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.

Wikipedia article on ConwayAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q659823The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0).

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1247370. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.