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Hampton, South Carolina

Town · Population 2,602 · #98 in South Carolina

About Hampton

Hampton, SC is a small town located in southern South Carolina, home to 2,602 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Hampton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 577 residents per square mile.

What Makes Hampton Unique

  • One of 14 places in the US named Hampton — but the South Carolina one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southern South Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hampton

  • Ajua El Sabor De México — mexican
  • Huddle House — american
  • Julienn's Espresso Cafe (café)
  • Pizza Hut — pizza
  • The BAARR-B-Q Place — barbecue
  • Boardroom Lounge
  • Coconut's
  • Hampton Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Hampton County Museum · Museum
  • Hampton Museum And Visitors Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hampton

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hampton

  • Ben Hazel Primary
  • Hampton Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)2,602
Rank in state#98 of 271
Land area4.51 sq mi
Density577/sq mi
Coordinates32.8676, -81.1094

🗺️ Map of Hampton