Hampton County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hampton County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45049
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 049
Geography
- Land Area
- 559.98 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 562.71 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.778334
- Longitude
- -81.143822
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,907
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,082
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,334 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 572 | 3.2% |
| White | 7,530 | 42.1% |
| Black | 9,446 | 52.8% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,752 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 333 | 2.4% |
| White | 6,106 | 43.4% |
| Black | 7,544 | 53.6% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,254
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,225
- Poverty Rate
- 20.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,699
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,509 | 41.1% |
| Black | 9,594 | 52.6% |
| Asian | 179 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,122
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,583 | 79.1% |
| Republican | 2,531 | 20.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8 | 0.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,427 | 44.8% |
| Female | 6,695 | 55.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,765 | 39.3% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 1.0% |
| Black | 6,819 | 56.3% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,619
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,672 | 56.1% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 27.0% |
| Black | 2,704 | 39.7% |
| Asian | 7 | 35.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,406 | 44.3% |
| Female | 3,213 | 48.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,150 (40.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,524 (12.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,645
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $121,103
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $821
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.2%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 3.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.