Hampton County, South Carolina

county in South Carolina, United States

Hampton County is in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,561.[1] Its county seat is Hampton.[2]

Hampton County
Hampton County Courthouse
Hampton County Courthouse
Motto(s): 
"Pro Bono Publico" (Latin)
(For the Public Good)
Map of South Carolina highlighting Hampton County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°46′42″N 81°08′38″W / 32.778334°N 81.143822°W / 32.778334; -81.143822
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1878
Named forWade Hampton III
SeatHampton
Largest communityHampton
Area
 • Total562.71 sq mi (1,457.4 km2)
 • Land559.98 sq mi (1,450.3 km2)
 • Water2.73 sq mi (7.1 km2)  0.49%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total18,561
 • Density33.15/sq mi (12.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.hamptoncountysc.org

References

change
  1. "QuickFacts: Hampton County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.