Hampton, South Carolina Population 2024

2,523

Hampton is a city located in Hampton County South Carolina. Hampton has a 2024 population of 2,523. It is also the county seat of Hampton County. Hampton is currently declining at a rate of -1.71% annually and its population has decreased by -6.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,699 in 2020.

The average household income in Hampton is $63,694 with a poverty rate of 9.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Hampton is 51.3 years, 46.7 years for males, and 54.5 years for females.

Hampton Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hampton was:

  • Black or African American: 53.61%
  • White: 40.29%
  • Two or more races: 3.27%
  • Asian: 2.83%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
4.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
559.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-6.52% (-176)
The current population of Hampton, South Carolina is 2,523 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 2,699.

Hampton, South Carolina Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,46153.61%
White1,09840.29%
Two or more races893.27%
Asian772.83%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Hampton Population by Race

Hampton Population Pyramid 2024

Hampton Median Age

51.3

Total

46.7

Male

54.5

Female

Hampton Adults

There are 2,327 adults, (705 of whom are seniors) in Hampton.

Hampton Age Dependency

68

Age Dependency Ratio

43.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

24.5

Child Dependency Ratio

Hampton Sex Ratio

Female1,34249.25%
Male1,38350.75%

Hampton Population by Age

Hampton Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1,2122.2369.730.3
Married5812.8694.15.9
Non Family4841.1247.152.9
Female1303.3953.846.2
Male173.590100

2.95

Average Family Size

2.23

Average Household Size

69.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Hampton Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Hampton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Hampton Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

Hampton Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$31,136

Average Earnings

$27,439

Average Male

$34,632

Average Female

Hampton Earnings by Educational Attainment

Hampton Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Hampton Language

97.4% of Hampton residents speak only English, while 2.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.6% of the population.

Hampton Language

Hampton Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Black1,46121614.78%
White1,075373.44%
Multiple891112.36%

9.77%

Overall Poverty Rate

9.47%

Male Poverty Rate

10.08%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Hampton

The race most likely to be in poverty in Hampton is Black, with 14.78% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Hampton is White, with 3.44% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.36%.

Hampton Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade19.13%
Some College10.25%
High School10.01%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Hampton Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed28.95%
Female Employed9.41%
Male Employed3.85%
Male Unemployed0%

Hampton Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Hampton Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Hampton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

50.5%

Overall Marriage Rate

48.4%

Male Marriage Rate

52.5%

Female Marriage Rate

Hampton Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Hampton Marriage

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.

Hampton Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Hampton Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

179

Number of Veterans

179

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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Hampton Veterans by War

count

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Hampton Veterans by Age

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Hampton Veterans by Race

Hampton Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

39.66%

Veteran Disability Rate

Hampton Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

49.8%

Labor Force Participation

43.3%

Employment Rate

12%

Unemployment Rate

Hampton Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Hampton Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Hampton Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

74.68%

Born in Hampton

96.33%

Native Born

3.67%

Foreign Born

3.38%

Non Citizen

0.29%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

96.33% of Hampton residents were born in the United States, with 74.68% having been born in South Carolina. 3.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

Hampton Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20292,303-44-1.87%
20282,347-44-1.84%
20272,391-44-1.81%
20262,435-44-1.77%
20252,479-44-1.74%
20242,523-44-1.71%
20232,567-44-1.69%
20222,611-30-1.14%
20212,641-58-2.15%
20202,6991837.27%
20192,516-13-0.51%
20182,529-21-0.82%
20172,550-52-2%
20162,602-29-1.1%
20152,631-47-1.76%
20142,678-8-0.3%
20132,686-54-1.97%
20122,740-14-0.51%
20112,754-46-1.64%
20102,80000%
20002,837-160-5.34%
19902,997-146-4.65%
19803,14329810.47%
19702,84554223.53%

Hampton Population by Year