Hampton County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 41st-largest in South Carolina

The population of Hampton County, South Carolina is 18,555 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 41st-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $43,059, the median home value is $102,400, and the median age is 40.9.

The population of Hampton County has declined 13.8% since 2010 (21,074 → 18,172), a -1.05% annualized rate.

Hampton County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

18,555

Population

-1.05%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$43,059

Median Income

$102,400

Median Home Value

Hampton County covers 560 sq mi of land at 33.1 people per square mile.

About Hampton County, SC

Hampton County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 18,555. It ranks #41 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 40.9, older than the national median. The population is 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

The median household income in Hampton County is $43,059, below the US median of $74,580. 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $102,400, with monthly rent averaging $815. The homeownership rate of 73.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hampton County reflects 11.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 2.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 36.6 minutes each way.

Hampton County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hampton County had a population of 21,074 in 2010 and 18,172 in 2024, a -13.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,074 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.05%.

18,172

Population (2024)

21,074

Population (2010)

21,074

Peak (2010)

-1.05%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	21,074	-	-	estimate
2011	20,798	-276	-1.31%	estimate
2012	20,738	-60	-0.29%	estimate
2013	20,387	-351	-1.69%	estimate
2014	20,433	+46	+0.23%	estimate
2015	19,969	-464	-2.27%	estimate
2016	19,804	-165	-0.83%	estimate
2017	19,527	-277	-1.40%	estimate
2018	19,416	-111	-0.57%	estimate
2019	19,316	-100	-0.52%	estimate
2020	18,525	-791	-4.10%	estimate
2021	18,259	-266	-1.44%	estimate
2022	18,147	-112	-0.61%	estimate
2023	18,167	+20	+0.11%	estimate
2024	18,172	+5	+0.03%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	40.4%
Black or African American	52.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.9

Median Age

47.0%

Female

53.0%

Male

19.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

5.4%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

13.5%

35–44

13.1%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

11.3%

75–84

5.4%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 19.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$43,059$-23,759 vs state
Mean household income	$59,862
Per-capita income	$25,082
Poverty rate	14.1%+4.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	5.5%
Employment-to-population	49.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

18.5%

Manufacturing

13.0%

Finance & real estate

10.6%

Construction

10.0%

Public administration

8.3%

Retail trade

5.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.3%

Agriculture

5.2%

The largest employment sector in Hampton County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

0.7%

Carpool

81.4%

Public transit

2.2%

Work from home

36.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$102,400$-134,300 vs state

Median home value

$815

Median rent

73.6%

Homeownership rate

8,622

Total housing units

82.4%

Occupied

17.6%

Vacant

26.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.3%

With health insurance

89.2%

With broadband internet

15.2%

Foreign-born

6.1%

Veterans (18+)

22.2%

With a disability

95.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

82.5%

High School+

11.8%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)Lexington County (300,370)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Anderson County (207,218)Beaufort County (192,123)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

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Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hampton County, South Carolina has a population of 18,555 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 41st-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 33 people per square mile.

The population of Hampton County has declined 13.8% since 2010 (21,074 → 18,172), a -1.05% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hampton County, South Carolina is $43,059, with mean (average) household income of $59,862 and per-capita income of $25,082. 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hampton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (52.6%), White (40.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hampton County, South Carolina is 40.9 years. Residents are 47.0% female and 53.0% male.

The median home value in Hampton County is $102,400 and median monthly rent is $815. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,622 total housing units, 17.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hampton County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Hampton County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.