County · South Carolina
Hampton County, South Carolina
Hampton County, South Carolina. Hampton County had 18,174 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. It holds 9 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 45049.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,174
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,561 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,254
Median household income
$44,711
±$4,044 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$112,000
±$9,987 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$843
±$105 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Hampton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,561 residents in Hampton County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,174 for July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,254 over 560 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hampton County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,254 | 5,296,225 | −1,310 |
| Households | 7,225±230 | 2,117,989 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.08 | 2.44 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 8,645±36 | 2,443,039 | −536 |
Hampton County's population since 2000
From 21,386 in 2000 to 18,174 in 2025: down 15.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hampton County?
Hampton County holds 9 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Hampton with 2,598 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hampton | 2,694 | $43,472 |
|---|---|---|
| Estill | 1,821 | $36,111 |
| Varnville | 1,669 | $55,714 |
| Yemassee | 1,080 | $44,896 |
| Brunson | 431 | $40,625 |
| GiffordGEOID 4529005 | 257 | $31,389 |
| FurmanGEOID 4527835 | 224 | $71,875 |
| ScotiaGEOID 4564465 | 158 | not published |
| LurayGEOID 4543090 | 98 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hampton County?
The median resident of Hampton County is 40.9 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 51.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.6%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hampton County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9±0.7 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.8 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±0.4 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 7.4% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.6%±0.8 pts | 61.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 51.9%±0.5 pts | 24.6% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| 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 | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5%±0.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.0%±2.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1%±1.8 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6%±2.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.1%±1.8 pts | 32.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.5 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 Hampton County earn?
Half of Hampton County's 7,225 households earn less than $44,711 a year (±$4,044), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $41,141 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hampton County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,711±$4,044 | $69,324 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,824±$4,201 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,277±$1,690 | $39,236 | +$2,603 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.7%±3.5 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.5%±7.6 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.4%±3.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.6%±3.1 pts | 88.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 73.4% of Hampton County's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 by its owner (±$9,987). The median renter pays $843 a month including utilities, and 44.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hampton County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,000±$9,987 | $259,000 | +$23,021 |
| Median gross rent | $843±$105 | $1,180 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.5%±9.0 pts | 42.8% | +26.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,240±$91 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4%±3.2 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,645±36 | 2,443,039 | −536 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9%±3.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.5%±3.8 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 34.7%±3.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0%±1.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units across Hampton County in 2025 (17 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hampton County get to work?
78.9% of Hampton County's workers drive alone and 3.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.5%.
| Measure | Hampton County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3%±3.0 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5%±2.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9%±3.4 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.6%±3.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min±2.3 | 25.6 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 are Hampton County's census tracts?
Hampton County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,444 (Tract 9204.01) to $52,986 (Tract 9201).
| Tract 920145049920100 | 2,547±427 | $52,986 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9202.0145049920201 | 4,498±604 | $44,891 |
| Tract 9202.0245049920202 | 2,298±353 | $40,313 |
| Tract 920345049920300 | 2,303±333 | $44,316 |
| Tract 9204.0145049920401 | 1,086±323 | $39,444 |
| Tract 9204.0245049920402 | 3,815±516 | $50,574 |
| Tract 920545049920500 | 1,707±384 | $44,787 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hampton County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 41st of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 38th of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 46 |
| Median household income | 41st of 46 |
| Median home value | 37th of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th of 46 |
| Median age | 27th of 46 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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.