County profile · South Carolina
Hampton County, SC market data
How Hampton County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 18,174
- −1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,225
- Median household income
- $44,711
- +33.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $112,000
- Jobs located here
- 4,300
- Highest market score
- 55
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #943 of 2,394 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Hampton County has an estimated 18,174 people and 7,225 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Hampton County declined 1.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Hampton County is $44,711, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hampton County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (44).
Of the business types scored in Hampton County, medical and dental practices (55), insurance agencies (51) and real estate businesses (48) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #943 of 2,394 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (71% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hampton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hampton County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 55 | #943 of 2,394 | 18 | 24.9 | $357K | 234 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,063 of 2,272 | 10 | 13.8 | $1.8M | 139 | 7 |
| Real estate | 48 | #1,158 of 2,229 | 6 | 8.3 | Index only | 345 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #1,379 of 2,401 | 23 | 31.8 | $262K | 98 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 45 | #1,434 of 2,378 | 14 | 19.4 | $431K | 97 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 35 | #1,410 of 1,771 | 6 | 8.3 | $1.4M | 84 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 32 | #1,980 of 2,405 | 38 | 52.6 | $541K | 82 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 27 | #1,338 of 1,493 | 5 | 6.9 | $1.7M | 58 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 26 | #2,158 of 2,405 | 70 | 96.9 | $294K | 79 | 25 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 25 | #1,730 of 1,889 | 5 | 6.9 | $4.1M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 22 | #1,383 of 1,472 | 9 | 12.5 | $127K | 19 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 21 | #1,917 of 2,087 | 9 | 12.5 | $1.2M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 21 | #2,043 of 2,210 | 12 | 16.6 | $889K | 101 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 21 | #2,208 of 2,402 | 31 | 42.9 | $1.2M | 35 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 20 | #2,299 of 2,385 | 23 | 31.8 | $217K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 19 | #2,232 of 2,339 | 13 | 18.0 | $385K | 89 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 18 | #1,915 of 2,070 | 10 | 13.8 | $3.7M | 40 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 13 | #2,312 of 2,358 | 27 | 37.4 | $755K | 32 | 16 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 11 | #2,181 of 2,222 | 13 | 18.0 | $1.6M | 52 | 16 |
| Convenience stores | 9 | #2,203 of 2,261 | 13 | 18.0 | $2.9M | 36 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 5 | #1,335 of 1,356 | 6 | 8.3 | $833K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $505K | 50 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1.6M | 67 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $5.1M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $781K | 118 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1.2M | 135 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | Index only | 411 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $6.9M | 135 | 16 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $8M | Too few | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $8M | Too few | 8 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.2M | Too few | 5 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Hampton County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6M | $836 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $20.4M | $2,822 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $20.6M | $2,847 | 70 |
| Groceries | $37.1M | $5,136 | 81 |
| Personal care products and services | $5M | $692 | 69 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2M | $279 | 48 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.1M | $433 | 44 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.4M | $888 | 69 |
| Pets | $4.8M | $658 | 72 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.7M | $1,477 | 72 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.5M | $2,423 | 124 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16M | $2,221 | 74 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.4M | $1,168 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $89.6M | $12,407 | 74 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Hampton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,174−1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,225
- Median age
- 40.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 560 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 33
- Median household income
- $44,711+33.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $59,824
- Median home value
- $112,000
- Jobs located here
- 4,300
- Daytime population
- 15,001Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Hampton County?
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Questions
How fast is Hampton County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Hampton County at 18,174 people in 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,225 households. Median household income rose 33.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Hampton County, SC spend?
Households in Hampton County spend about $89.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $37.1M on groceries and $20.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Hampton County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (44).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hampton County, SC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hampton County are for medical and dental practices (55), insurance agencies (51) and real estate businesses (48). Hampton County ranks #943 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Hampton County, SC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Hampton County is $44,711 a year, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $112,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Hampton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (71% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 21 of the 56 business types have a score in Hampton County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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