Town · South Carolina
Yemassee, South Carolina
Yemassee, town, mostly in Hampton County (89.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Yemassee had 1,145 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,080 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,178 (±255). GEOID 4579450.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,145
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,080 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,178 ±255
Median household income
$44,896
±$9,336 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$161,600
±$86,916 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$748
±$414 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Yemassee and what county is it in?
Yemassee is a town mostly in Hampton County (89.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It covers 10.9 square miles of land, 99 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton County | 968 | 89.6% |
| Beaufort County | 112 | 10.4% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Yemassee, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,145 people lived in Yemassee on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,080 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,178 (±255).
| Measure | Yemassee | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,178 ±255 | 18,254 | no clear change |
| Households | 515 ±112 | 7,225 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.39 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 588 ±121 | 8,645 | no clear change |
Yemassee's population since 2000
From 807 in 2000 to 1,145 in 2025: up 41.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Yemassee 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 Yemassee?
The median resident of Yemassee is 38.5 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 58.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.9%.
| Measure | Yemassee | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 ±9.6 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% ±7.3 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3% ±7.1 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 54.3% ±7.7 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.9% ±12.2 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 58.4% ±11.8 pts | 51.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.2% ±5.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4% ±9.7 pts | 22.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3% ±3.2 pts | 10.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3% ±7.1 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.7% ±8.0 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±6.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.4% ±10.7 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±5.8 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 Yemassee earn?
Half of Yemassee's 515 households earn less than $44,896 a year (±$9,336), against $44,711 in Hampton County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $47,222 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yemassee | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,896 ±$9,336 | $44,711 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,275 ±$13,655 | $59,824 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,791 ±$6,836 | $25,277 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.3% ±10.3 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.1% ±26.1 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.2% ±12.4 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±3.8 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.8% ±7.2 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 Yemassee?
Owners occupy 62.3% of Yemassee's occupied homes and renters 37.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,600 by its owner (±$86,916). The median renter pays $748 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Yemassee | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,600 ±$86,916 | $112,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $748 ±$414 | $843 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.3% ±22.7 pts | 44.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,287 ±$228 | $1,240 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.3% ±11.9 pts | 73.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.7% ±11.9 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Housing units | 588 ±121 | 8,645 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±8.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.2% ±11.9 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.1% ±11.6 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±4.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.1% ±4.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.7% ±11.4 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 Yemassee building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Yemassee in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 9.6 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 Yemassee work and get to work?
66.4% of Yemassee's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 38.5 minutes.
| Measure | Yemassee | Hampton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.9% ±11.0 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±5.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.4% ±13.8 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.2% ±13.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±5.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1% ±10.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.5 min ±4.3 | 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 Yemassee?
No census tract lies mostly in Yemassee; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9203Hampton County | 2,303 | $44,316 |
| Tract 1Beaufort County | 3,827 | $54,481 |
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 Yemassee) · Census block assignment files
How does Yemassee compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Yemassee is the 9,753rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 147th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Yemassee ranks 177th 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 | 147th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 95th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 258th | 261 |
| Median household income | 177th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 121st | 259 |
| Median home value | 164th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 199th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 200th | 226 |
| Median age | 143rd | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 152nd | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 6th | 261 |
Yemassee's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Yemassee 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 Yemassee?
21 of the 57 figures for Yemassee 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 Yemassee 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 Yemassee.