Hampton County, South Carolina
County in South Carolina, United States
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Hampton County is a county located in the state of South Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,078. The county seat and largest city is Hampton. The county was created in 1878 and named for Wade Hampton III, a Confederate general, and Governor of South Carolina.
History[edit | edit source]
Hampton County was formed in 1878 from portions of Beaufort and Colleton counties. It was named after Wade Hampton III, a prominent figure in South Carolina's history. The county has a rich history that includes significant events from the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 563 square miles (1,460 km²), of which 560 square miles (1,450 km²) is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) (0.6%) is water. The county is part of the Lowcountry region of South Carolina.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Allendale County - north
- Colleton County - east
- Beaufort County - southeast
- Jasper County - south
- Effingham County, Georgia - southwest
- Screven County, Georgia - west
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 18,078 people, 6,951 households, and 4,678 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 53.4% White, 42.1% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. 3.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Hampton County is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county has a diverse agricultural sector that includes crops such as cotton, soybeans, and peanuts. Additionally, the county has several manufacturing facilities that contribute to the local economy.
Education[edit | edit source]
Hampton County is served by the Hampton County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county also has access to higher education institutions in nearby counties, including Technical College of the Lowcountry and University of South Carolina Beaufort.
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Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
- Crocketville
- Early Branch
- Furman
- Garnett
- Miley
- Yemassee (partly in Beaufort County)
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Wade Hampton III, Confederate general and Governor of South Carolina
- Robert Smalls, African American politician and former slave who served in the U.S. House of Representatives
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hampton County, South Carolina
- List of counties in South Carolina
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