At a Glance
Median Income
$49,464
$25,911 per capita
Home Value
$77,300
Zillow: $197,186
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
85.9% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.7%
17.2% smoking rate
How Hopkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hopkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hopkins a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hopkins residents earn a median household income of $49,464 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,911. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 287 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hopkins is $77,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,186. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
15.2% of adults in Hopkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hopkins has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,962
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,464
Per Capita$25,911
Unemployment
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$911M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,300
Rent$1,016
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$197,186
Housing Units928
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation156 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband69.6%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hopkins was built in 1987.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.