Census-designated place · South Carolina
Wade Hampton, South Carolina
Wade Hampton, census-designated place, in Greenville County, South Carolina. Wade Hampton had 20,898 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,662). GEOID 4573870.
Residents, 2020-2024
20,898
±1,662 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 21,482
Median household income
$77,449
±$5,222 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$339,000
±$22,279 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,115
±$62 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Wade Hampton and what county is it in?
Wade Hampton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Greenville County, South Carolina. It covers 8.8 square miles of land, 2,447 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wade Hampton is in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wade Hampton, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Wade Hampton's population at 20,898 (±1,662). The 2020 Census counted 21,482 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Wade Hampton is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Wade Hampton | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,898 ±1,662 | 548,166 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,828 ±577 | 220,565 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.09 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,661 ±564 | 238,260 | no clear change |
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 Wade Hampton?
The median resident of Wade Hampton is 38.9 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.9%. 9.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wade Hampton | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±1.6 | 38.4 | −3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% ±2.4 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±2.5 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±2.0 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% ±2.3 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.5% ±3.3 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±1.9 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.6% ±2.3 pts | 8.7% | −3.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.1% ±3.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±1.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±2.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7% ±1.8 pts | 10.0% | −4.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±1.6 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.0% ±4.0 pts | 41.3% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.4% ±2.4 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.5% ±3.4 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±2.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Wade Hampton earn?
Half of Wade Hampton's 8,828 households earn less than $77,449 a year (±$5,222), against $76,932 in Greenville County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,865 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,584 after inflation. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wade Hampton | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,449 ±$5,222 | $76,932 | +$10,584 |
| Mean household income | $102,404 ±$5,903 | $106,098 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,359 ±$2,665 | $43,319 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2% ±2.1 pts | 10.8% | −4.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.7% ±4.6 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.6% ±2.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±1.2 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±2.1 pts | 92.1% | – |
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 Wade Hampton?
Owners occupy 64.6% of Wade Hampton's occupied homes and renters 35.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $339,000 by its owner (±$22,279). The median renter pays $1,115 a month including utilities, and 36.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wade Hampton | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $339,000 ±$22,279 | $299,000 | +$110,214 |
| Median gross rent | $1,115 ±$62 | $1,262 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.7% ±7.8 pts | 40.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,664 ±$139 | $1,561 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.6% ±3.2 pts | 68.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.4% ±3.2 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 9,661 ±564 | 238,260 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.7% ±5.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.3% ±3.1 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% ±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 do people in Wade Hampton work and get to work?
77.3% of Wade Hampton's workers drive alone and 14.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Wade Hampton | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±3.2 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±3.5 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.3% ±3.5 pts | 14.4% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min ±1.3 | 23.4 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 Wade Hampton?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Wade Hampton, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,485 (Tract 17) to $121,806 (Tract 28.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 18.05Greenville County | 5,391 | $100,930 |
| Tract 18.07Greenville County | 5,514 | $80,709 |
| Tract 17Greenville County | 4,607 | $47,485 |
| Tract 18.03Greenville County | 3,848 | $60,552 |
| Tract 18.04Greenville County | 5,281 | $94,121 |
| Tract 18.09Greenville County | 3,304 | $64,167 |
| Tract 28.04Greenville County | 2,229 | $121,806 |
| Tract 12.03Greenville County | 2,592 | $80,250 |
| Tract 16Greenville County | 5,174 | $88,200 |
| Tract 18.08Greenville County | 5,392 | $57,176 |
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 Wade Hampton) · Census block assignment files
How does Wade Hampton compare with other places in South Carolina?
Wade Hampton ranks 53rd of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 30th | 261 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th | 261 |
| Median household income | 53rd | 248 |
| Per capita income | 45th | 259 |
| Median home value | 39th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 89th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 203rd | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st | 226 |
| Median age | 136th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 140th | 258 |
| Work from home | 39th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 225th | 261 |
Wade Hampton's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
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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 Wade Hampton?
8 of the 57 figures for Wade 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 Wade 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' school search.