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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hampton

South Carolina · 2,837 residents · 4.513 sq mi
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Hampton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,650. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value is $65,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,837
−8%since 1990
from 3,072 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
629 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 681 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+3%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,650
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,699 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,326
+56%since 1990
from $11,096 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(2,038)
Black33.7%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.8%(1,715)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(1,569)
Black42.3%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.5%(15)
Diversity Score63.1%(1,790)
Diversity Score
63
+13%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.3%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+29%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, South Carolina?

Hampton, South Carolina has about 2,837 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hampton, South Carolina earns about $30,650 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 $65,900, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, South Carolina?

About 18.2% 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 18.9% 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 235 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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