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Hampton

South Carolina · 2,694 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 $39,786. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,694
−5%since 2000
from 2,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+13%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hampton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,786
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,650 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,886
+49%since 2000
from $17,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(1,217)
Black48.1%(1,295)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(50)
Asian2.3%(61)
Other6.2%(167)
Diversity Score73.7%(1,987)
Diversity Score
74
+17%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, South Carolina?

Hampton, South Carolina has about 2,694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampton, South Carolina earns about $39,786 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 $130,400, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, South Carolina?

About 11.4% 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 12.4% 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 378 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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