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Hampton

South Carolina · 2,598 residents (2025 est.) · 4.513 sq mi
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Hampton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,472. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $206,400. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,636
−7%since 2000
from 2,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+33%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,598 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hampton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,472
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,650 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,020
+56%since 2000
from $17,326 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+7%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,400
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+121%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(1,569)
Black42.3%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(1,790)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(1,148)
Black49.3%(1,300)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.2%(112)
Other2.9%(76)
Diversity Score70.6%(1,860)
Diversity Score
71
+12%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, South Carolina?

Hampton, South Carolina has about 2,636 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, South Carolina?

The typical household in Hampton, South Carolina earns about $43,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton, South Carolina expensive?

In Hampton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $206,400, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, South Carolina?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton, South Carolina?

About 18.3% of people in Hampton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 436 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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