Hampton County's estimated 2026 population is 18,164 with a growth rate of -0.06% 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 -13.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 14,343 adults, (3,589 of whom are seniors) in Hampton County.
Female: 8,797 (48.2%)
Male: 9,457 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Hampton County includes 52.56% Black or African American, 41.14% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,594 | 52.56% |
| White | 7,509 | 41.14% |
| Two or more races | 497 | 2.72% |
| Other race | 437 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.21% |
Hampton County's average per capita income is $36,577. Household income levels show a median of $44,711. The poverty rate stands at 20.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,053 | - |
| Families | $58,694 | $71,303 |
| Households | $44,711 | $59,824 |
| Non Families | $25,698 | $36,929 |
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