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Hampton

Arkansas · 1,145 residents (2025 est.) · 3.278 sq mi
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Hampton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 542 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,037
−34%since 2000
from 1,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−11%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,145 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9671K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hampton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,057 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,086
+68%since 2000
from $15,489 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+13%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information21.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(1,040)
Black32%(505)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(899)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(701)
Black26.6%(276)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(38)
Diversity Score58.8%(610)
Diversity Score
59
+3%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2012
from 36.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+26.7 ptssince 2017
from 55.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampton, Arkansas?

Hampton, Arkansas has about 1,037 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hampton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hampton, Arkansas earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampton, Arkansas expensive?

In Hampton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $91,300, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Hampton, Arkansas?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hampton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hampton, Arkansas?

About 13.1% of people in Hampton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hampton, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hampton, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 554 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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