Hampton County Summary

Life in Hampton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hampton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hampton County:

  • The population in Hampton County is 18,890.

  • The median home value in Hampton County is $140,881.

  • The median income in Hampton County is $40,157.

  • The median rent in Hampton County is $808.

  • The unemployment rate in Hampton County is 10.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Hampton County is 20.0%.

  • The average high in Hampton County is 81.4° and there are 114.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hampton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hampton County

Hampton, SC Population 2,725

Estill, SC Population 2,230

Varnville, SC Population 2,173

Yemassee, SC Population 974

Furman, SC Population 559

Brunson, SC Population 525

Gifford, SC Population 201

Luray, SC Population 176

Scotia, SC Population 111

Map Of Hampton County

Hampton County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Hampton County is 81.4°.

  • There are 84.2 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.4 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:27 hours of sun each day in Hampton County.

StatHampton County
Mean High81.4
Nice Days84.2
Rainfall114.4
Snowfall0.2
Sunny_hours5:27
81.4°
Average High
114.4
Inches of Rain

Hampton County Photos

Estillwatertower
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Hunting Island
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Hunting Island
Source: Public Domain
Hunting Island
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Hampton County Demographics

Population over time in Hampton County

The current population in Hampton County is 18,890. The population has decreased -1.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,227 0.0%
2021 19,223 -1.7%
2020 19,564 -

Gender in Hampton County

  • Hampton County is 46.1% female with 8,710 female residents.

  • Hampton County is 53.9% male with 10,180 male residents.

Female
46.1% (8,710)
Male
53.9% (10,180)
Gender Hampton County SC USA
Female 46.1% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 53.9% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hampton County

Hampton County is:

  • 39.8% White with 7,522 White residents.

  • 52.7% African American with 9,949 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 146 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 82 Other residents.

  • 1.4% Two Or More with 258 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.9% Hispanic with 929 Hispanic residents.

White
39.8% (7,522)
African American
52.7% (9,949)
American Indian
0.0% (4)
Asian
0.8% (146)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (82)
Two Or More
1.4% (258)
Hispanic
4.9% (929)

Table: Hampton County By Race

Race Hampton County SC USA
White 39.8% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 52.7% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.4% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.9% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Hampton County, South Carolina

  • 7.9% of households in Hampton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.4% of households in Hampton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Hampton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Hampton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Hampton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Hampton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Hampton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Hampton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Hampton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.5% of households in Hampton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.9% (1,495)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (1,207)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.8% (2,418)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.4% (2,719)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.5% (3,306)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (3,453)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.9% (1,869)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.4% (1,397)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (730)
$200,000 or more
1.5% (290)
Income Hampton County SC USA
Less than $10,000 7.9% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.8% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.4% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.5% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.9% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.4% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.5% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hampton County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Hampton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Hampton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Hampton County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Hampton County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hampton County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Hampton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Hampton County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Hampton County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hampton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (1,322)
9-12th Grade
12% (2,266)
High School / GED
43% (8,122)
Some College
18% (3,400)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,511)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (1,322)
Master's Degree
4% (755)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (188)
Education Hampton County SC USA
< 9th Grade 7% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 43% 28% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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