Hampton Population

1880–2026

2,573

2026 projection

4.5% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K3.5K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hampton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,573-250.96%
20252,598-110.42%
20242,609-120.46%
20232,621+10.04%
20222,620-331.24%
20212,653-411.52%
20202,694+220.82%
20192,672+50.19%
20182,667-50.19%
20172,672-351.29%

Showing 10 of 30 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Hampton has a population change lower than Hampton County, South Carolina, and the U.S.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Hampton County−1.9%
  • Hampton−4.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Hampton Demographics

50.2median age

Median age

Female52.1 yrs
Male46.1 yrs

Adults

2,110
678 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults1,432 other adults

Sex

Female 50.1% · 1,321Male 49.9% · 1,315

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 26 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hampton Income

$43,472median household income

Median household income

$43,472

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$34,068

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.3%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hampton Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%45%43%
Never married32%35%30%
Divorced14%14%14%
Widowed8%3%12%
Separated2%3%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201