Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
26%
Hopkins
Hopkins, SC Area Guide
Unwind in this peaceful community near Columbia
Rural
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Scenic
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Convenient
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Peaceful
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Remote
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Affordable
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Military-Friendly
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Active
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Close-Knit
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Located about 12 miles southeast of South Carolina’s capital city, Hopkins is a peaceful tree-laden community with a rural atmosphere. Hopkins, named after John Hopkins, offers residents a quiet reprieve from the hassles of city life with convenient access to modern amenities in nearby Columbia.
Hopkins is just minutes away from South Carolina’s only national park, Congaree National Park, which boasts stunning trails as well as abundant opportunities for fishing, canoeing, hiking, and camping. Hopkins provides residents with simple commutes to McEntire Joint National Guard Base in addition to the many workplaces in Columbia.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,145
Average: $54,043
Education
244
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,121
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hopkins has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hopkins, SC is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
250 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
562 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
493 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
493 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,244 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Congaree National Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Columbia Metro
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.