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Hampton County

South Carolina · 21,386 residents · 559.975 sq mi
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Hampton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,771. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,400. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,386
+18%since 1990
from 18,191 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 32 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.8
+10%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,771
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,615 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,129
+53%since 1990
from $8,578 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.8%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−26%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(8,279)
Black54.5%(9,908)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(46)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score62.3%(11,341)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(8,831)
Black55.3%(11,832)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(547)
Asian0.2%(36)
Diversity Score64.6%(13,805)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+18%since 1990
from 21.3 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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Compare Hampton County to nearby counties

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Income$32,328+12%
Home value$76,200+48%
Population7,355−60%
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HAMPTON COUNTY VS
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Income$65,613+128%
Home value$325,500+533%
Population38,533+112%
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HAMPTON COUNTY VS
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Income$52,792+83%
Home value$124,300+142%
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HAMPTON COUNTY VS
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Income$51,114+78%
Home value$162,500+216%
Population39,382+117%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton County, South Carolina?

Hampton County, South Carolina has about 21,386 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hampton County, South Carolina earns about $28,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton County, South Carolina expensive?

In Hampton County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton County, South Carolina?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton County, South Carolina?

About 21.8% of people in Hampton County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,195 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9202.01Census Tract 9204.02Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9203Census Tract 9202.02Census Tract 9205Census Tract 9204.01
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 29924ZIP 29944ZIP 29918ZIP 29911ZIP 29916ZIP 29922ZIP 29921ZIP 29923ZIP 29939
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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