Town · South Carolina
Hampton, South Carolina
Hampton, town, in Hampton County, South Carolina. Hampton had 2,598 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,694 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,636 (±15). GEOID 4531885.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,598
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,694 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,636 ±15
Median household income
$43,472
±$19,531 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$206,400
±$61,969 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$909
±$210 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Hampton and what county is it in?
Hampton is a town in Hampton County, South Carolina. It covers 4.5 square miles of land, 597 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 Hampton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,598 people lived in Hampton on July 1, 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 2,694 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,636 (±15).
| Measure | Hampton | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,636 ±15 | 18,254 | +76 |
| Households | 1,244 ±168 | 7,225 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.10 ±0.29 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,444 ±195 | 8,645 | no clear change |
Hampton's population since 2000
From 2,837 in 2000 to 2,598 in 2025: down 8.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hampton 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 Hampton?
The median resident of Hampton is 50.2 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 49.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 43.6%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hampton | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 ±11.2 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±6.5 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7% ±9.2 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±4.9 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.6% ±10.3 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 49.3% ±10.7 pts | 51.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±2.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±3.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±2.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3% ±2.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±3.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 29.3% ±11.2 pts | 22.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±4.3 pts | 10.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9% ±6.5 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.4% ±5.1 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8% ±3.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.9% ±2.5 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.9 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 Hampton earn?
Half of Hampton's 1,244 households earn less than $43,472 a year (±$19,531), against $44,711 in Hampton County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $46,700 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hampton | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,472 ±$19,531 | $44,711 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $54,031 ±$8,376 | $59,824 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,020 ±$3,805 | $25,277 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3% ±8.2 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9% ±21.2 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7% ±6.6 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±2.7 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±5.2 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 Hampton?
Owners occupy 66.7% of Hampton's occupied homes and renters 33.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $206,400 by its owner (±$61,969). The median renter pays $909 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Hampton | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $206,400 ±$61,969 | $112,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $909 ±$210 | $843 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.2% ±20.5 pts | 44.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,423 ±$219 | $1,240 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.7% ±9.1 pts | 73.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.3% ±9.1 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,444 ±195 | 8,645 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2% ±7.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.7% ±10.9 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% ±7.6 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6% ±3.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.7% ±5.9 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 Hampton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hampton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 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 Hampton work and get to work?
82.2% of Hampton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes.
| Measure | Hampton | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.6% ±11.5 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.8% ±8.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2% ±9.9 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2% ±8.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6% ±4.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±8.9 | 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 Hampton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hampton, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9202.02Hampton County | 2,298 | $40,313 |
| Tract 9202.01Hampton County | 4,498 | $44,891 |
| Tract 9201Hampton County | 2,547 | $52,986 |
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 Hampton) · Census block assignment files
How does Hampton compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hampton is the 6,785th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 99th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Hampton ranks 184th 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 | 99th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 136th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 195th | 261 |
| Median household income | 184th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 157th | 259 |
| Median home value | 112th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 143rd | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 121st | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 212th | 226 |
| Median age | 36th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 130th | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 48th | 261 |
Hampton's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Hampton 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 Hampton?
21 of the 57 figures for Hampton 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 Hampton 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 Hampton.