Hampton County's estimated 2026 population is 18,182 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hampton County is the 41st largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 21,074 and has seen a growth of -13.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hampton County includes 52.55% Black or African American, 40.4% White, 3.87% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (52.55%)
White (40.4%)
Other race (3.87%)
Two or more races (2.17%)
Asian (0.87%)
Native American (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,751 | 52.55% |
| White | 7,496 | 40.4% |
| Other race | 719 | 3.87% |
| Two or more races | 402 | 2.17% |
| Asian | 162 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hampton County's average per capita income is $33,691. Household income levels show a median of $43,059. The poverty rate stands at 20.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,069 | - |
| Families | $55,914 | $70,528 |
| Households | $43,059 | $59,862 |
| Non Families | $26,870 | $38,003 |
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