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Hampton County

South Carolina · 21,090 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 $34,846. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,090
−1%since 2000
from 21,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+10%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,846
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,771 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,262
+24%since 2000
from $13,129 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−43.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(8,831)
Black55.3%(11,832)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(547)
Asian0.2%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(13,805)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(8,699)
Black53.4%(11,264)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(744)
Asian0.5%(106)
Other1.2%(251)
Diversity Score67.8%(14,290)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton County, South Carolina?

Hampton County, South Carolina has about 21,090 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampton County, South Carolina earns about $34,846 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 $79,600, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton County, South Carolina?

About 11.0% 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 20.8% 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 2,899 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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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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