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Hampton County

South Carolina · 18,561 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 $38,178. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,561
−13%since 2000
from 21,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+24%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,178
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,460
+48%since 2000
from $13,129 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42%(7,802)
Black51.4%(9,536)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(666)
Asian0.5%(100)
Other2.2%(403)
Diversity Score69.4%(12,876)
Segregation Score23.4%(4,334)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton County, South Carolina?

Hampton County, South Carolina has about 18,561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampton County, South Carolina earns about $38,178 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 $76,000, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton County, South Carolina?

About 11.3% 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 17.9% 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 370 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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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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