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Hampton, SC


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Hampton, South Carolina

Hampton, South Carolina, in Hampton county, is 54 miles N of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 163 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 2,837.

The People and Families of Hampton

In Hampton, about 51% of adults are married. Hampton is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hampton had a median family income of $40,688.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hampton ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hampton Housing

About 68% of housing units in Hampton are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hampton, 91% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Hampton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Hampton Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hampton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hampton, SC

Comparing Hampton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity94
Well-Paid Single Women77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime27
Low Property Crime12
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