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South Carolina · 1,985 residents · 16.508 sq mi
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Hopkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $99,300. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,985
+1%since 2023
from 1,962 in 2023
2010 – 2024
120 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 119 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
49.0
−3%since 2023
from 50.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Hopkins
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,063
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,464 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$26,609
+3%since 2023
from $25,911 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
25.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.416
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.415 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$99,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$799
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,016 in 2023
US average: $1,442
86.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
13.9% rent
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
25.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
17.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+27%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(359)
Black80.9%(1,588)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score38.9%(764)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20%(397)
Black79.1%(1,571)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.7%(828)
42
+7%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
−2%since 2023
from 27.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
66.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
25.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
15.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

31.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
54.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
23.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
53.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
25.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Hopkins, South Carolina?

Hopkins, South Carolina has about 1,985 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hopkins, South Carolina earns about $50,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopkins, South Carolina expensive?

In Hopkins, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Hopkins, South Carolina?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hopkins, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopkins, South Carolina?

About 25.7% of people in Hopkins, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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