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Hampton, SC

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Population
2,598
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
108 ft
Median Home Value
$206,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$909/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,472
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in South CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in South CarolinaNearest larger communityBeaufort, South Carolina36 miles away · 15,775 residents.

About Hampton

Hampton is a town and the county seat of Hampton County, South Carolina. Established in 1878 and named to honor Governor Wade Hampton III, the community of approximately 2,636 is famous for hosting the weeklong Hampton County Watermelon Festival every June and is served by the Hampton County School District for public K-12 education locally.

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Low PopulationA+98.9ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+98.8ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.6rating

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