Hampton County, South Carolina

Hampton County
County
Hampton County Courthouse
Motto(s): 
"Pro Bono Publico" (Latin)
(For the Public Good)
Location within the U.S. state of 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

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]

References

  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.


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