Hampton County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,254 | — | #1,977 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,711 | -40.5% | #2,974 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,841 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $112,000 | -60.3% | #2,818 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $843 | -27.5% | #1,805 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% | +64.2% | #2,730 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hampton County has a population of 18,254, making it the #1,977 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hampton County is $44,711, ranking #2,974 out of 3,222 counties — 40.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.7% and unemployment stands at 9.4%.
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The median home value in Hampton County is $112,000 (-60.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $843/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.4%.
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89.9% of residents in Hampton County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About Hampton County, South Carolina
Hampton County, South Carolina has a total population of 18,254, making it the 1,977th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hampton County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hampton County is $44,711, which ranks #2,974 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4%.
The median home value in Hampton County is $112,000, 60.3% below the national median. Renters in Hampton County pay a median gross rent of $843 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hampton County, 12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.4 min.
Hampton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 51.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (40.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%).
All data for Hampton County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.