Wade Hampton, SC

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2023 Population

20,703

1.55% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.3

2.66% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.03%

4.03% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$75,522

5.53% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$293,300

6.38% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

10,226

2.35% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Wade Hampton, SC had a population of 20.7k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $75,522. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Wade Hampton, SC declined from 21,029 to 20,703, a −1.55% decrease and its median household income grew from $71,564 to $75,522, a 5.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wade Hampton, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.13%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.98%).

None of the households in Wade Hampton, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.4% of the residents in Wade Hampton, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wade Hampton, SC are Academy of Hair Technology (72 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Wade Hampton, SC was $293,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.1%.

Most people in Wade Hampton, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Wade Hampton, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Wade Hampton, SC is home to a population of 20.7k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.2% of Wade Hampton, SC residents were born outside of the country (1.91k people).

In 2023, there were 13.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.8k people) in Wade Hampton, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 872 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.4%

2023 Citizenship

95.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.4% of Wade Hampton, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Wade Hampton, SC was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wade Hampton, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wade Hampton, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.8k ± 1.62k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.18k ± 313
Two+ (Hispanic)
872 ± 345

10.4%

Hispanic Population

2.16k people

10.4% of the people in Wade Hampton, SC are hispanic (2.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wade Hampton, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

9.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.91k people

8.48%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.78k people

As of 2023, 9.2% of Wade Hampton, SC residents (1.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wade Hampton, SC was 8.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wade Hampton, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
465 ± 174
Gulf War (1990s)
274 ± 144
Korea
157 ± 126

Wade Hampton, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wade Hampton, SC employs 10.2k people. The largest industries in Wade Hampton, SC are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,566 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,273 people), and Retail Trade (883 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($142,811), Utilities ($91,217), and Manufacturing ($66,143).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.2k

2023 Value

± 837

−2.35%

1 Year decline

± 11.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wade Hampton, SC declined at a rate of −2.35%, from 10.5k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wade Hampton, SC, are Management Occupations (1,285 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,283 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,072 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wade Hampton, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.2k

2023 Value

± 837

−2.35%

1 Year decline

± 11.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wade Hampton, SC declined at a rate of −2.35%, from 10.5k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wade Hampton, SC, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,566 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,273 people), and Retail Trade (883 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wade Hampton, SC, though some of these residents may live in Wade Hampton, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,754

Median earning men ± $9,006

$41,239

Median earning women ± $3,168

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($142,831), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,175), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($66,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,934), and Construction ($51,458).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Education

In 2022, universities in Wade Hampton, SC awarded 72 degrees. The student population of Wade Hampton, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 71 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wade Hampton, SC are Black or African American (28 and 38.9%), followed by White (27 and 37.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 15.3%), and Two or More Races (3 and 4.17%).

The largest universities in Wade Hampton, SC by number of degrees awarded are Academy of Hair Technology (72 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wade Hampton, SC are Facial Treatment Specialist (43 and 59.7%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (23 and 31.9%), and General Cosmetology (6 and 8.33%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 72 students enrolled in Wade Hampton, SC, 1.39% men and 98.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 31 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

6 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Wade Hampton, SC was General Cosmetology with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Wade Hampton, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Academy of Hair Technology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

72 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Academy of Hair Technology with 72 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wade Hampton, SC, which is 0.0141 times less than the 71 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 28 degrees mean that there were 1.04 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 27 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wade Hampton, SC was $293,300 in 2023, which is 0.967 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $275,700 to $293,300, a 6.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Wade Hampton, SC is 66.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Wade Hampton, SC have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wade Hampton, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$293,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$15,654

$5,837

Median Property Taxes

±$606

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wade Hampton, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wade Hampton, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.1%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.1% of the housing units in Wade Hampton, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wade Hampton, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Wade Hampton, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,522

Median Household Income

± $4,701

8.83k

Number of Households

± 727

In 2023, the median household income of the 8.83k households in Wade Hampton, SC grew to $75,522 from the previous year's value of $71,564.

The following chart displays the households in Wade Hampton, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wade Hampton, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Worked At Home (13.5%)
Carpooled (6.11%)

In 2023, 76.6% of workers in Wade Hampton, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.5%) and those who carpooled to work (6.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wade Hampton, SC have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in Wade Hampton, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wade Hampton, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wade Hampton, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wade Hampton, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.03% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wade Hampton, SC (1.87k out of 20.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wade Hampton, SC is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.1% of the population of Wade Hampton, SC has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0.841% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Greenville County, SC see 904 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.74% decrease from the previous year (920 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1459 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 364 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Greenville County, SC.

904 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Greenville County, SC

Primary care physicians in Greenville County, SC see an average of 904 patients per year. This represents a 1.74% decrease from the previous year (920 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Greenville County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

10.3%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

0.841%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wade Hampton, SC declined by 0.09% from 10.9% to 10.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wade Hampton, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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