Population 18,254 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hampton County
Household size in Hampton County
| Period | Hampton County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Hampton County run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hampton County
| Period | Hampton County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
At 41.4, the median age in Hampton County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.9, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hampton County
| Period | Hampton County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Hampton County: 15.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Hampton County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of South Carolina counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hampton County
Renters in Hampton County
| Period | Hampton County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Hampton County own their homes; 26.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 64.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hampton County
| Period | Hampton County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.1% of the housing in Hampton County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hampton County
| Period | Hampton County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Hampton County was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in South Carolina as a whole, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hampton County
| Period | Hampton County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $594 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $649 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $642 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $822 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$228 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hampton County costs $822 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $228 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hampton County
Bachelor's degrees in Hampton County
| Period | Hampton County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Hampton County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Few South Carolina counties have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 46.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hampton County
| Period | Hampton County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.8% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Hampton County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hampton County
| Period | Hampton County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hampton County runs well above the national rate: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hampton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton County | 2.48 | 41.4 | 15.9% | 26.6% | 16.1% | 1983 | $822 | 12.4% | 85.0% | 8.6% |
| Allendale County | 2.20 | 45.4 | 14.8% | 38.3% | 17.0% | 1981 | $653 | 15.1% | 79.8% | 8.0% |
| Colleton County | 2.39 | 42.6 | 16.5% | 26.7% | 14.0% | 1987 | $1,002 | 17.7% | 84.5% | 8.9% |
| Screven County | 2.98 | 42.7 | 17.4% | 30.2% | 25.0% | 1979 | $730 | 15.0% | 85.0% | 4.4% |
| Jenkins County | 2.26 | 42.7 | 13.8% | 17.8% | 30.8% | 1980 | $614 | 8.6% | 79.5% | 1.9% |
| Dorchester County | 2.69 | 38.3 | 14.0% | 24.5% | 7.7% | 1999 | $1,575 | 29.6% | 92.0% | 4.9% |
| Charleston County | 2.36 | 40.0 | 8.2% | 36.1% | 12.4% | 1990 | $1,834 | 50.7% | 93.4% | 3.4% |
| Washington County | 2.62 | 41.3 | 19.8% | 35.5% | 17.2% | 1982 | $817 | 17.1% | 84.2% | 8.6% |
| Wilkinson County | 2.51 | 43.9 | 13.4% | 19.5% | 17.9% | 1982 | $831 | 12.1% | 88.7% | 5.0% |
| Twiggs County | 2.79 | 46.7 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 28.6% | 1984 | $791 | 10.4% | 77.4% | 3.9% |
| Jones County | 2.66 | 42.8 | 12.3% | 16.4% | 10.5% | 1990 | $956 | 18.6% | 90.9% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Unicoi County, TN · Carroll County, IA · Carroll County, IN · Carroll County, OH · Carroll County, TN · Carter County, KY · Cass County, NE · Cass County, TX · Cassia County, ID · Cleburne County, AR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hampton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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