Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Hopkins is worth considering.
One downside of living in Hopkins, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 30.89 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.
Hopkins, even though it is a small town, has many people who use public transportation every day to get to and from work. This is a great benefit for people in the, town who have a need for low-cost transportation.
The percentage of adults in Hopkins with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.22% of adults in Hopkins have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Hopkins in 2022 was $25,911, which is middle income relative to South Carolina, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $103,644 for a family of four. However, Hopkins contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Hopkins is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Hopkins home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hopkins residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Hopkins include German, African, English, Irish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Hopkins is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
