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Hampton

South Carolina · 2,808 residents · 4.513 sq mi
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Hampton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,936. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,808
−1%since 2000
from 2,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
622 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,936
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,650 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,052
+16%since 2000
from $17,326 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(1,396)
Black45.4%(1,275)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(48)
Asian1.9%(52)
Other2%(57)
Diversity Score69%(1,938)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−2%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, South Carolina?

Hampton, South Carolina has about 2,808 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampton, South Carolina earns about $42,936 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 $117,900, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, South Carolina?

About 23.6% 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 21.6% 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 264 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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