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Hampton, SC
Town in Hampton County, South Carolina.
Population
2,636
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
584
ZIP codes
0
Hampton and its ZIP codes
Hampton at a glance
- Hampton is about 3.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,472, 37% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,400 (20% below South Carolina) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Hampton, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hampton, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,472
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$206,400
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
50.2
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (87), Irish Americans (84), Indian Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampton County. PPP loans are for Hampton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,306
4,677 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $7,103 per person
How people get to work
Hampton, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hampton, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
443
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hampton, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Hampton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VarnvilleTown | 1.9 mi | 3.8 |
| BrunsonTown | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| GiffordTown | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| LurayTown | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| FairfaxTown | 9.9 mi | 3.3 |
| IslandtonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| EstillTown | 11 mi | 4 |
| SycamoreTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| FurmanTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| ScotiaTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| AllendaleTown | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| LodgeTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| EhrhardtTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| UlmerTown | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| GillisonvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| WilliamsTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hampton, SC in?
- Hampton is in Hampton County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Hampton, SC?
- About 2,636 people live in Hampton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hampton?
- Nearby places include Varnville (1.9 mi), Brunson (6.3 mi), Gifford (7.7 mi), Luray (8.6 mi), Fairfax (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023