South Carolina

Hampton

18,561
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Hampton

Hampton, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 18,741. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 18,561.

Its recorded population peaked at 25,126 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 26 percent.

On the ground today, 27 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Salkehatchie, Yamasee Uprising (SC, 1715), Battle of Salkehatchie (Yamasee War), and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202018,561
201021,090
200021,386
199018,191
198018,159
197015,878
196017,425
195018,027
194017,465
193017,243
192019,550
191025,126
190023,738
189020,544
188018,741
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Hampton

Military engagements that took place in Hampton, South Carolina.

Battle of Salkehatchie
1715
Yamasee Uprising (SC, 1715)
1715
Battle of Salkehatchie (Yamasee War)
1715
Yamasee War — Battle of Salkehatchie
1715
Battle of Saltcatcher (Yamasee War, 1715)
1715
Battle of Pocotaligo (Yamasee War, 1715)
1715
Yamasee War — Battle of Salkehatchie River
1715
Battle of Palachucolas
1715
Yamasee War – Battle of Salkehatchie River 1715
1715
Yamasee War — Attack on Pocataligo
1715
Battle of Black Swamp (SC)
1779
Battle of Pocotaligo (South Carolina 1862)
1862
Battle of Honey Hill SC
1864
Battle of Honey Hill — Retreat and Reorganization
1864
Battle of Honey Hill — Union Approach Skirmishes
1864
Battle of Honey Hill
1864
Battle of Grahamville / Honey Hill — Supplemental
1864
Action at Buford's Bridge — Salkehatchie
1865
Battle of Rivers Bridge SC
1865
Skirmish at McPhersonville SC
1865
Action at Salkehatchie Swamp — February 3 1865
1865
Action at Binnaker's Bridge — February 1865
1865
Battle of Rivers Bridge — Confederate Defense of Salkehatchie
1865
Action at Lawtonville SC
1865
Battle of Rivers' Bridge
1865
Skirmish at River's Bridge Approach — February 2 1865
1865
Skirmish at Broxton Bridge — Salkehatchie
1865

Historic places in Hampton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hampton, South Carolina.

Hampton Colored School
Hampton
Oak Grove
Brunson
Pineland, The
Garnett
Hampton County Courthouse
Hampton
Hampton County Jail
Hampton
Stoney Creek Independent Presbyterian Chapel of Prince William Parish
McPhersonville
Cohasset
Crocketville
Lawton, John, House
Estill
Lawtonville Baptist Church
Estill
American Legion Hut
Hampton
Gravel Hill Plantation
Hampton
Peeples, Hattie J., House
Varnville
Gifford Rosenwald School
Gifford
Bank of Hampton
Hampton
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Frequently asked about Hampton

When does Hampton first appear in the US census?
Hampton, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 18,741.
What is the population of Hampton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hampton had a recorded population of 18,561.
When did Hampton's population peak?
Hampton's recorded population peaked at 25,126 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Hampton?
27 documented military engagements took place in Hampton, including Battle of Salkehatchie, Yamasee Uprising (SC, 1715), Battle of Salkehatchie (Yamasee War).
How many historic places are in Hampton?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hampton, South Carolina.
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