Hopkins is a CDP located in Richland County South Carolina. Hopkins has a 2024 population of 1,547. Hopkins is currently declining at a rate of -5.84% annually and its population has decreased by -25.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,068 in 2020.
The average household income in Hopkins is $55,890 with a poverty rate of 19.52%. The median age in Hopkins is 50.6 years: 39.6 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hopkins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,588 | 80.94% |
| White | 359 | 18.3% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 842 | 2.31 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Non Family | 388 | 1.23 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Married | 249 | 2.38 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 173 | 4.23 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Male | 32 | 4.44 | 100 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
81.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 3.49% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 12.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 148 | 9.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 5.83% |
| High School Graduate | 519 | 32.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 168 | 10.65% |
| Some College | 391 | 24.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,262 | 1,043 | 134 |
| White | 300 | 298 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,602 | $0 | $45,231 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $11,817 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,000 | $35,740 | $28,352 |
| Some College | $44,167 | $61,000 | $40,469 |
$35,000
Average Earnings
$35,740
Average Male
$28,352
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.83% of Hopkins residents speak only English, while 1.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,588 | 264 | 16.62% |
| White | 359 | 119 | 33.15% |
19.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.51%
Male Poverty Rate
25.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hopkins is White, with 33.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hopkins is Black, with 16.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.04% |
| High School | 23.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Female Employed | 27.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.38% |
| Male Employed | 0.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,000 | $67,570 |
| Households | $49,464 | $55,890 |
| Married Families | $51,953 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $40,518 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
284
Number of Veterans
230
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 124 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 237 | 16.62% |
| White | 47 | 15.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
35.8%
Employment Rate
33.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.42%
Born in Hopkins
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
99.34% of Hopkins residents were born in the United States, with 82.42% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,547 | -96 | -5.84% |
| 2023 | 1,643 | -95 | -5.47% |
| 2022 | 1,738 | -19 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 1,757 | -311 | -15.04% |
| 2020 | 2,068 | -651 | -23.94% |
| 2019 | 2,719 | -237 | -8.02% |
| 2018 | 2,956 | -67 | -2.22% |
| 2017 | 3,023 | 274 | 9.97% |
| 2016 | 2,749 | -236 | -7.91% |
| 2015 | 2,985 | -272 | -8.35% |
| 2014 | 3,257 | 388 | 13.52% |
| 2013 | 2,869 | 204 | 7.65% |
| 2012 | 2,665 | -334 | -11.14% |
| 2011 | 2,999 | 117 | 4.06% |
| 2010 | 2,882 | 0 | 0% |