Hampton County, South Carolina
Hampton County: county in South Carolina, United States
About
Hampton County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,090 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,053 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hampton. The county was created 148 years ago in 1877.
County Snapshot
Hampton County at a glance
Hampton County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Carolina counties
46
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HamptonPopulation 2,488
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Quick Facts about Hampton County
| Population | 18,053 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Hampton |
| Area | 1457 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7763,-81.1407 |
| Altitude | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Capital | Hampton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1878 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:51:18 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -16.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Hampton County is located at 32°46'35"N 81°8'27"W (32.7762800, -81.1407000). It has 7 neighbors: Effingham County, Screven County, Jasper County, Allendale County, Bamberg County, Beaufort County and Colleton County.
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The largest city of Hampton County is Hampton with a population of 2,488. Other cities include, Varnville population 1,949, Estill population 1,845, Yemassee population 1,133 and Brunson population 493. See all Hampton County cities & populated places.
Hampton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 2,488 | City in South Carolina |
| Varnville | 1,949 | City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Estill | 1,845 | City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Yemassee | 1,133 | Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina |
| Brunson | 493 | Human settlement in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Gifford | 261 | Human settlement in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Furman | 218 | Human settlement in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Scotia | 198 | Human settlement in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Luray | 116 | Town in South Carolina, United States |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hampton County
Official Website- Hampton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hampton County decreased by 16.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,090 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,796 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,737 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,386 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,427 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,963 | -2.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,789 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,498 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,348 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,222 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,053 | -6.48% | estimation process |
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |