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Hopkins

South Carolina · 2,514 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 $42,708. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,100. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,514
−8%since 2019
from 2,719 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 165 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+22%since 2019
from 39.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Hopkins
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,708
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,919 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,521
+3%since 2019
from $24,660 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,100
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,140 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−18%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic15%(408)
Black83.9%(2,282)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(29)
Diversity Score34.1%(928)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14%(352)
Black80.1%(2,013)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(73)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score38.7%(973)
Diversity Score
39
+13%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 88.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
−3%since 2019
from 31.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 60.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
Female
43.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopkins, South Carolina?

Hopkins, South Carolina has about 2,514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hopkins, South Carolina earns about $42,708 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 $61,100, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Hopkins, South Carolina?

About 6.3% 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 13.2% 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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