Hampton County, South Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 18,108 with a growth rate of -0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hampton County, South Carolina is the 41st largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 21,074 and has seen a growth of -14.07% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,038 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 18,052 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 18,066 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 18,080 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 18,094 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 18,108 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 18,122 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 18,136 | -108 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 18,244 | -271 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 18,515 | -801 | -4.15% |
| 2019 | 19,316 | -100 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 19,416 | -111 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 19,527 | -277 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 19,804 | -165 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 19,969 | -464 | -2.27% |
| 2014 | 20,433 | 46 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 20,387 | -351 | -1.69% |
| 2012 | 20,738 | -60 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 20,798 | -276 | -1.31% |
| 2010 | 21,074 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 18,191 | 32 | 0.18% |
| 1980 | 18,159 | 2,281 | 14.37% |
| 1970 | 15,878 | -1,547 | -8.88% |
| 1960 | 17,425 | -602 | -3.34% |
| 1950 | 18,027 | 562 | 3.22% |
| 1940 | 17,465 | 222 | 1.29% |
| 1930 | 17,243 | -2,307 | -11.8% |
| 1920 | 19,550 | -5,576 | -22.19% |
| 1910 | 25,126 | 1,388 | 5.85% |
| 1900 | 23,738 | 3,194 | 15.55% |
| 1890 | 20,544 | 1,803 | 9.62% |
| 1880 | 18,741 | 703 | 3.9% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,959 | 52.72% |
| White | 7,591 | 40.19% |
| Other race | 838 | 4.44% |
| Two or more races | 352 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 146 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,084 | 2.55 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 2,944 | 3.26 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 2,662 | 1.16 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Female | 1,265 | 3.58 | 57 | 43 |
| Male | 213 | 3.96 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,590 | 12.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,063 | 8.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 954 | 7.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 573 | 4.34% |
| High School Graduate | 5,726 | 43.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 929 | 7.04% |
| Some College | 2,370 | 17.95% |
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 | 6,812 | 5,654 | 433 |
| White | 5,622 | 4,653 | 981 |
| Hispanic | 579 | 250 | 65 |
| Other Race | 470 | 164 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 110 | 13 |
| Asian | 61 | 52 | 44 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 85.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,906 | $80,104 | $34,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,146 | $0 | $50,699 |
| High School Graduate | $26,055 | $26,893 | $23,689 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,971 | $35,511 | $20,577 |
| Overall | $29,701 | $33,732 | $27,612 |
| Some College | $29,290 | $33,688 | $28,045 |
$29,701
Average Earnings
$33,732
Average Male
$27,612
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.35% of Hampton County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 5.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,479 | 2,582 | 27.24% |
| White | 7,328 | 822 | 11.22% |
| Other | 802 | 136 | 16.96% |
| Multiple | 309 | 73 | 23.62% |
| Hispanic | 802 | 55 | 6.86% |
19.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.83%
Male Poverty Rate
23.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hampton County, South Carolina is Black, with 27.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hampton County, South Carolina is Hispanic, with 6.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.41% |
| High School | 16.8% |
| Some College | 10.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.35% |
| Female Employed | 13.01% |
| Male Employed | 4.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,104 | $65,358 |
| Households | $40,157 | $55,601 |
| Married Families | $68,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,493 | $36,573 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
759
Number of Veterans
708
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 318 |
| First Gulf War | 171 |
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 240 |
| 75+ | 239 |
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 380 | 4.83% |
| White | 349 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 5.46% |
| Other Race | 19 | 3.31% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 4.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
10.7%
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
79.84%
Born in Hampton County, South Carolina
96.34%
Native Born
3.66%
Foreign Born
3.08%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
96.34% of Hampton County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 79.84% having been born in South Carolina. 3.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.