Town · South Carolina
Estill, South Carolina
Estill, town, in Hampton County, South Carolina. Estill had 1,778 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,821 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,886 (±477). GEOID 4523830.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,778
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,821 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,886 ±477
Median household income
$36,111
±$9,254 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$94,100
±$7,385 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$745
±$186 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Estill and what county is it in?
Estill is a town in Hampton County, South Carolina. It covers 4.0 square miles of land, 453 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Estill, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,778 people lived in Estill on July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,821 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,886 (±477).
| Measure | Estill | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,886 ±477 | 18,254 | −1,396 |
| Households | 696 ±169 | 7,225 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.36 | 2.47 | −1.00 |
| Housing units | 866 ±180 | 8,645 | −354 |
Estill's population since 2000
From 2,425 in 2000 to 1,778 in 2025: down 26.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Estill as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Estill?
The median resident of Estill is 33.4 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 78.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 13.6%.
| Measure | Estill | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 ±8.7 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±7.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±5.9 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 51.4% ±6.1 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% ±10.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 13.6% ±6.1 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 78.1% ±10.9 pts | 51.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±3.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3% ±11.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±3.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6% ±6.3 pts | 22.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.5% ±8.5 pts | 10.1% | +13.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.7% ±8.6 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.5% ±3.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.3% ±2.7 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Estill earn?
Half of Estill's 696 households earn less than $36,111 a year (±$9,254), against $44,711 in Hampton County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $32,695 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Estill | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,111 ±$9,254 | $44,711 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $47,823 ±$9,520 | $59,824 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,332 ±$4,281 | $25,277 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.4% ±9.1 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.6% ±16.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1% ±6.4 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% ±5.8 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2% ±8.2 pts | 82.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Estill?
Owners occupy 57.5% of Estill's occupied homes and renters 42.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $94,100 by its owner (±$7,385). The median renter pays $745 a month including utilities, and 47.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Estill | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $94,100 ±$7,385 | $112,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $745 ±$186 | $843 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.3% ±19.7 pts | 44.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,522 ±$379 | $1,240 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.5% ±12.5 pts | 73.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.5% ±12.5 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Housing units | 866 ±180 | 8,645 | −354 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0% ±2.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.5% ±9.4 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.8% ±8.7 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2% ±2.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8% ±3.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.5% ±10.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Estill building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Estill in 2025 (0 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 9 of 12 months), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Estill work and get to work?
68.8% of Estill's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 36.6 minutes.
| Measure | Estill | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0% ±11.4 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±6.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8% ±15.2 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.4% ±12.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.6% ±6.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2% ±3.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.6 min ±6.8 | 33.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Estill?
No census tract lies mostly in Estill; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9204.02Hampton County | 3,815 | $50,574 |
| Tract 9204.01Hampton County | 1,086 | $39,444 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Estill) · Census block assignment files
How does Estill compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Estill is the 8,108th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 126th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Estill ranks 220th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 126th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 224th | 261 |
| Median household income | 220th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 226th | 259 |
| Median home value | 224th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 200th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 79th | 214 |
| Median age | 212th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 174th | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 10th | 261 |
Estill's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Estill with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Estill?
20 of the 57 figures for Estill on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Estill are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Estill.